Registered Nurse - Transition to Specialty Practice - Intensive Care Unit

Bayside Health; Frankston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Health's Transition to Specialty Practice program in the Intensive Care Unit is designed for nurses seeking advanced ICU competencies at Frankston and surrounding Mornington Peninsula sites. This level 3 ICU offers broad exposure to medical, surgical, renal and respiratory critical care with 15 beds and rich learning opportunities.

You'll join a supportive team with dedicated educators, clinical study days, and credit points toward a Master of Nursing on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Current restriction free Nursing Registration with AHPRA.
• A minimum of one year post registration experience.
• The ability to use basic computer software applications.
• The ability to work in an ever-changing and fast paced work environment.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Care for a range of critically ill patients in a level 3 ICU environment.
• Develop knowledge and skills through clinical study days and supervision.
• Support learning pathways enabling emergency care, resuscitation and triage exposure.
• Consolidate theoretical and practical elements through dedicated education days.

Skills

Nursing Registration

Post-registration experience

Computer skills

Adaptability

Professional development

Tools

Basic computer software

Job description

Registered Nurse - Transition to Specialty Practice - Intensive Care Unit

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 focussed 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.

• Prepare yourself for a career in Intensive Care Nursing
• Join our supportive team
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula and surrounding locations
• Classification Range: Grade 2, Year 2-8*

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 focussed 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

Our Intensive Care Unit is a level 3 adult, mixed medical, surgical, renal and respiratory ICU. With 15 beds, our ICU has around 1300 presentations per year, providing you with rich learning opportunities. You will develop your knowledge, skills and confidence in caring for a range of critically ill patients in the intensive care environment.

Clinical study days will supplement learning with a focus on practical application. Our aim is to support your development as an emergency nurse, preparing to work in the resuscitation and triage areas of the emergency department, during a year that is both challenging and enjoyable.

We offer a friendly and supportive clinical learning environment with experienced educators who offer clinical support, education and guidance. You will have an opportunity to care for a range of presenting patients, which will enable you to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence as an intensive care nurse. Designated education days will assist you further in consolidating the theoretical and practical elements of the course.

You will have dynamic and challenging learning opportunities, as well as a comprehgensive introduction to the nuances of intensive care nursing. There are theoretical components consisting of study days and workshops and will attribute 12 credit points towards a 'Master of Nursing' on successful completion of the program.

Skills & Experience Required

• Current restriction free Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• A minimum of one year post registration experience
• Meet the Selection Criteria listed on the Position Description
• The ability to use basic computer software applications
• The ability to work in an ever-changing and fast paced work environment
• A commitment to ongoing professional development

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Eryn Mcguinness, Critical Care Stream Lead: ***********@phcn.vic.gov.au / Sreyus Sreedhar, Nurse Unit Manager: *********@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2***.

The role ceases advertising on 25th 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 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.