Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Peninsula Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Exclusive retailer discounts

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Education and training partners

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Peninsula Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Mental Health to join Carinya, a 26-bed Older Adult Mental Health unit. The RN contributes to leadership within the home, supports the ANUM, and ensures safe, person-centred care for residents with complex needs.

Permanent part-time role (0.63 EFT minimum) in Capel Sound, Victoria, with salary packaging and ongoing education opportunities. You must be AHPRA registered and have relevant leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated leadership in aged care or mental health environments.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Act 2025 and Victorian Mental Health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based, person-centred nursing care.
• Support the Associate Nurse Unit Manager and lead in absence of ANUM.
• Contribute to leadership and clinical safety across the home.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Leadership experience

Aged Care Act knowledge

Mental Health Act knowledge

National Standards knowledge

Postgraduate in Aged Care or Mental He

Experience in relevant setting

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Aged Care or Mental Health

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Employment Status: Permanent Part Time

Job Description:

• Permanent part time position (48 hours per fortnight)
• Located in: Capel Sound, Victoria
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 Year 2-8* (NP 21-NP70*) 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

Carinya is a 26-bed purpose built Older Adult Mental Health Residential Care Facility designed to provide high level specialist nursing care to residents with complex mental health diagnoses or changed behaviours relating to dementia, who are unable to be managed effectively in a generic aged care facility.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a valued member of the leadership team at Peninsula Health, committed to upholding Peninsula Health’s values and meeting organisational goals. The RN supports the Associate Nurse Unit Manger (NUM) and when required acts in their role to provide effective leadership and management of the home. The RN works with the ANUM to deliver or ensure there is delivery of safe, evidence based, person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes or a dignified death. To ensure clinical safety and continuity of person centred care there is a requirement that all RN positions be a minimum of 0.63 EFT per week

Skills & Experience Required

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous leadership experience in Aged Care or Mental Health
• Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Act 2025
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and the National Standards for Mental health 2010
• Post graduate qualification in Aged Care or Mental Health or enrolled to complete (Desirable)
• Experience working in a similar environment (Desirable)

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

Next Steps

For role specific information, please contact Yemurai Furamera, [e-mail] .

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Nursing Recruitment team, [e-mail]

The role ceases advertising on 25 October 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 Victorian Public Mental Health Services 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.