Enrolled Nurse AOD Trainee

Exciting opportunity to be part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team.
• Gain knowledge and skills in a supported trainee program in AOD
• Contribute to safe and effective patient care
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Classification Range: Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level1 Yr1-Yr8 or Level 2 Yr 1-4) *depending on your previous experience

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
As the Enrolled Nurse (EN) AOD Trainee will assist in the delivery of high-quality care to individuals who are seeking assistance with an alcohol or other drug issue. You will undertake structured learning and on-the-job training over a 12-month period within our AOD teams. This is a fabulous opportunity to gain new skills, experience and knowledge in a different area of nursing. The program will run for 12 months.

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse
• Committed to developing a career in the AOD and harm reduction sector.
• Good understanding and adherence to the principles underpinning person centred care, and sound knowledge and skill in relation to nursing care, relevant to experience and scope of practice
• Experience in other areas of related need (mental health, family violence, criminal justice, homelessness) (desirable)

What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2***.

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:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.