Bayside Health
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.
- Fixed term position ending March 2027
- Part time (32 - 64 hours per fortnight)
- HITH/PAC Nurse Level 1 (YU15)
- Located at The Alfred
- Great staff benefits!
The Department
General Medicine Hospital in the Home (Gen Med HITH) is looking for nurse clinicians to join the Gen Med HITH team. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge, and experience caring for complex patients with acute conditions in the community setting. The service cares for patients that would normally be cared for in a hospital bed. Instead they receive their care in the comfort of their home, with the support of nurses, allied health, and medical team members. The nurse clinician is a key role in the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that patient care is holistic and that patients have robust follow up plans following their acute therapy. Gen Med HITH works closely with the acute inpatient wards and the emergency departments, and collaborates closely with the Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) and other community-based programs.
The Role
The Gen Med HITH Nurse Clinician role offers an excellent opportunity to stretch your learning about community-based acute care while working in a friendly and supportive team. Successful applicants will have a Victorian driver's licence, and recent acute clinical care experience. Cannulation skills, and a strong knowledge base in chronic disease management including heart failure, diabetes, and wound management are highly advantageous. Excellent problem solving, collaboration, the capacity to work autonomously within role scope, and a can-do attitude are essential.
Experience and Qualifications required
- Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- Experience within the acute and or ambulatory/community setting desirable
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence
- Recent acute clinical care experience
- Strong knowledge base in chronic disease management including heart failure, diabetes, and wound management are highly advantageous
- Excellent problem solving, collaboration, the capacity to work autonomously within role scope, and a can-do attitude are essential
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Bianca Wallis, Manager Hospital In The Home on (03) 9076 6985.
Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 8th April 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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