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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 29443
Position Title Enrolled Nurse Mental Health
Employment Status Permanent Part Time, Limited Term Part Time
Location Capel Sound
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• Rewarding career opportunity offering great work/life balance in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula
• Salary packaging, onsite parking and staff benefits
• Opportunities in training and professional development


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

We have a fantastic opportunity for Enrolled Nurses to join our team in our 20 bed Aged Persons Mental Health Unit (Carinya). In this role you will provide specialist care to residents with complex mental health diagnoses who are unable to be managed in a generic aged care facility.

We offer a wide range of education programs, excellent salary packaging benefits, flexible working hours, onsite parking and access to our Employees Assistance Program

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:
• Current registration with AHPRA as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience in Aged Care including those with Dementia and /or a psychiatric diagnosis
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Act, the Victorian Mental Health Act 2014
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development.
• Nurses must be available to work across a 7 day rotating roster

What Next

Join the Team and Apply Now!

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula 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 disabilities.


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/

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
Selection Criteria Essential: Are you an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration?
Essential: Do you have previous experience in aged care and demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Act 1997?
Essential: Are you available to work across a 7 day rotating roster?
Contact Person Michelle Paine
Contact Number 59504795
Alternate Contact Person Monique Keegel-Carvalho
Alternate Contact Number 97848527
Closing Date 17/12/2021
Position Description Carinya EN.pdf