* Great team, respectful culture & supportive management
* Continue your Mental Health Nursing career in the Adult Inpatient Unit
* Skip the traffic & work close to home in Frankston, gateway to the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit (2 West) is a 29 bed unit based at the Frankston Hospital.
Peninsula Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is committed to the principles of Recovery Orientated Practice. It aims to provide timely and equitable access to a quality service, and actively supports and encourages consumer and carer participation in all aspects of planning and delivery of mental health services. The catchment area includes the former local government areas of Frankston, Chelsea and the Shires of Mornington, Flinders and Hastings.
The Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (PEN) is a valued and integral member of the Peninsula Health multidisciplinary team demonstrating flexibility in caring for patients and their families / carers. The PEN works as part of the specialist mental health nursing team, under the supervision of a RPN. The PEN monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the health and functional status of individuals.
At all times the PEN retains responsibility for their actions and remains accountable in providing delegated nursing care to deliver safe, evidence based person centred care.
For a more in depth look into the role, please see – Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
* Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
* Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
* Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Prepares written documentation using clear, concise and grammatically correct language
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of Recovery Orientated practice in Mental Health Care
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in, registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy via email at ********@phcn.vic.gov.au.
The role ceases advertising on: 18 December 2025
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.
*Please refer to salary circular for salary range Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
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