Registered Nurse - Community Care

Peninsula Health; Frankston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Salary packaging options

Paid professional development

Job summary

Bayside Health in Frankston is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Community Care team on a fixed-term part-time basis. The role covers outreach to community settings, residential facilities, and patients’ homes, delivering safe, patient-centred care across a multidisciplinary setting.

The RN will work within the scope of practice under AHPRA, coordinating with acute and community services and supporting flexible roster arrangements. Training and professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills that align with the purpose of the role.
• Experience working with at-risk and vulnerable people with complex needs.
• Understand the importance of client health literacy and its impact on care management.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services in community settings, residential aged care facilities and client homes.
• Collaborate across acute and community services to enable integrated care.
• Deliver safe, person-centred care and evidence-based practice to achieve health outcomes or dignified death.
• Be allocated to charge shifts when needed to support the team.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Clinical knowledge

Care planning

Vulnerable populations

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Community Care

Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time

Job Location: Frankston

Job Description:

• Limted Term Part Time hours available until June 2027
• Located at Peninsula University Hospital, Frankston Victoria
• Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 3 HITH/PAC (YU15*) plus super

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

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a valued and integral member of the Community Care multidisciplinary team demonstrating flexibility in coordinating care for patients and their families across the organisation.

The position will provide outreach services in community settings, residential aged care facilities and in client’s homes. The RN works competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence based person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes or a dignified death. It involves facilitating collaborative integrated care planning across acute and community based services. Registered Nurses may be employed on a 7 day rotating roster with AM shifts rostered between 0800-1630 and PM shifts rostered between 1230 - 2100.

The Registered Nurse carries out all aspects of the role and function as outlined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. In addition, the RN will have excellent assessment skills and a personcentred approach to care. The Community care RN will be allocated in charge shifts when needed.

Skills & Experience Required

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills that align with the purpose of the role
• Demonstrated experience working with at-risk and vulnerable people with complex needs.
• Understand the importance of client health literacy, and the impact this has on a client’s ability to manage their care

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

The role ceases adverti sing on Thursday 5 November 2026

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

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.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

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

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.