Job Title: Clinical Support Nurse - Mental Health
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description
Fixed Term Part Time (48 hours per fortnight) until 28 September ****
Located in: Peninsula University Hospital, Frankston
Classification: RPN Grade 3 Year 1-4 (NP81 – NP74*) 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 ****.
The Team & Role
The Clinical Support Nurse is responsible for the delivery of practical and applied clinical support to graduate nurses and early career nursing staff in the learning environment, which is responsive to local and organisational priorities, and develops the foundational and specialty knowledge required to deliver high quality mental health nursing care to consumers.




The Clinical Support Nurse reinforces theoretical education and assists learners to develop the necessary skills, attitudes and knowledge necessary for practice as a novice mental health nurse.
They act as a professional role model for learners and work within their scope of practice at all times.
The Clinical Support Nurse collaborates with managers and staff in the clinical areas to support and promote excellence in clinical knowledge and skills.
Skills & Experience Required
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
Hold or working towards Postgraduate diploma in psychiatric/mental health nursing or having completed a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program
At least two years of current and relevant clinical mental health nursing experience
Prior experience in clinical teaching/preceptoring
Hold or working towards certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Desirable)
Hold or working towards postgraduate qualifications in education, leadership or relevant clinical area (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 Stuart Wall, ******
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Nursing Recruitment Team, ******
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 /
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Prospect 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: /
*Please refer to Victorian Public Mental Health Services Agreement *********** 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: /
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.
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📌 Clinical Support Nurse - Mental Health (Victoria)
🏢 Peninsula-Health
📍 Victoria