Clinical Nurse Consultant - Transition Care Program

 

 

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. 

 

The Team & Role

The Transition Care Program (TCP) is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth and State Governments and offers short term support and active management for older people in order to enhance their quality of life, at the interface of acute/subacute, and community.

TCP provides limited term (12 weeks) goal orientated support to patients in their own homes. The Multidisciplinary team work with the client to optimise their functional capacity, identify, finalise and access their longer term care arrangements and supports.

Expand your career and join our collaborative team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in this fixed term full time role, working Monday to Friday until 14th March 2027. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is responsible for the provision of service prior to admission, and within the TCP episode of care including advanced clinical assessments, effective discharge planning particularly in relation to medication management, Diabetes management and education, continence assessment and wound management. The TCP CNC is also responsible for the provision of information/support and resources to the TCP client and relevant internal and external stakeholders. 

Please click here to see the Position Description.
 

 

Skills & Experience Required 

• Registered Nurse with Current AHPRA Registration
• A minimum of 4 years post registration experience
• Demonstrated highly developed clinical assessment, therapeutic, and care-planning skills, with knowledge and capability appropriate to scope of practice
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills

  

Benefits  

• 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 Audrey Peterson at apeterson@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Jasmine Dunne, Nursing Recruitment Coordinator at jdunne@phcn.vic.gov.au or Nursingrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au 

The role ceases advertising on 4 November 2026 : 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. We kindly ask that all applications be submitted through the advertised application link, as applications received via email are unable to be progressed. 

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 the 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.