TSP ICU - Registered Nurse

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.

• 12-Month Program with Ongoing Position upon completion
• Part-Time at 0.8 EFT (Intakes: 10th August, 7th September and 5th October) 
• Registered Nurse Grade 2 Classifications with at least 12 months experience (YP3 - YP5)

Position Summary

Participants in Transition to Practice (TSP) programs will undertake a program of study days and clinical skill development over a 12-month period. The educational content will be delivered over a 6-month, with clinical skill consolidation and support over 12 months. All positions are ongoing with Bayside Health. Participants will usually transition into postgraduate study in the speciality area following the TSP program, however, some may choose to return to the wider Bayside Health context with enhanced skills and knowledge.

Learning Objectives

• Pre-learning objectives to ensure an appropriate theoretical foundation of anatomy and physiology
• Advanced patient assessment skills in the specialty environment
• Competent analysis and synthesis of assessment data in responding to patient variations and deterioration in clinical status within the context.
• Prioritise and implement evidence-based nursing practice for the acutely unwell patient

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 
• RN with a minimum of 12 months experience (GNP completed)
• Current employment at a minimum of 0.8 EFT in a relevant clinical area for the duration of the program as agreed by the NM
• These positions are suitable for nurses with acute public hospital nursing experience
• Applications from Graduate Nurse Program participants are welcomed

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

To apply, please provide a cover letter stating why you would like to pursue a career in ICU Nursing.

Please send enquiries to [email protected].

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Applications close at 11.00pm AEST on Friday, 11 September 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.