Nurse In Charge-Registered Nurse

Bayside Health; Cowes; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

Education and training opportunities

Collaborative team leadership

Job summary

The Bayside Health Nurse in Charge – Urgent Care Centre at Phillip Island Community Hospital is a permanent part-time role (24 hours per fortnight). The position requires current AHPRA registration, Australian work entitlement, and compliance with vaccination and safety requirements.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate strong communication, documentation, and professional development as

Qualifications

• Entitlement to work within Australia.
• Current Police Check within 12 months of issue date.
• Provision of valid Working with Children Check.
• Seasonal vaccination of healthcare workers as per Department of Health directions.
• Current registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Willingness to embrace Bayside Health mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse-in-charge leadership in the Urgent Care Centre.
• Demonstrate competent clinical knowledge, assessment, care planning, and evaluation.
• Engage in professional relationships with medical practitioners and multidisciplinary teams.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and education.

Skills

Work entitlement

Police check current

Working with Children Check

Seasonal vaccination

AHPRA registration

Mission and values alignment

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Professional development

Computer literacy

Advanced Paediatric Life Support

Job description

Nurse in Charge-Urgent Care Centre, Permanent Part Time 24 hours Per Fortnight

Phillip Island Community Hospital

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

This role requires demonstration of competence in the provision of person-centred care, accountability, efficiency and effective time management. As the Nurse in Charge, you will be able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and critical thinking, towards the application of assessment, care planning, practice and evaluation in the provision of care to patients and their significant others.

Position Description:
https://www.baysidehealth.org.au/files/documents/careers/BH_PI_UCC__Nurse-In-Charge-ZC5_PD.pdf

Skills & Experience Required

• Entitlement to work within Australia
• A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date
• Provision of valid Working with Children Check
• Seasonal vaccination of healthcare workers in accordance with Secretary, Department of Health Directions
• A current registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• The willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of Bayside Regional Health
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to develop professional relationships with medical practitioners, health professionals and multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders
• Willingness to develop both professionally and personally with further education
• High level of computer literacy
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support (or obtain within first 6 months)

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For any questions or a copy of the PD, please feel welcome to contact the People & Culture Team at @basscoasthealth.org.au

Please state in your application if you currently work for Bayside Health.

The role ceases advertising on 2/11/2026

Thank you for your insight in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

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