- Fixed Term, full time position working on the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula
- New exciting opportunities coming with our Hospital Redevelopment
- Classification: RPN GRADE 4 YEAR 1-3 (NP75-NP77)* or AH Equivalent
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
The Peninsula Health Mental Health and AOD Crisis Hub (MHAOD Crisis Hub) provides high quality mental health and drug and alcohol assessments and treatment to individuals and families.
The MHAOD Crisis Hub will provide a responsive and coordinated service for people presenting with mental health and/or drug and alcohol problems.
The MHAOD Crisis Hub ensures that individuals are seen in a timely manner, provides high quality follow up and provides a positive experience for individuals and families.
Responsibilities will include:
- Mental Health and AOD Consultation Liaison Service in the Emergency Department
- A short stay unit (five beds) within the ED for patients who require stabilisation and intensive support for a period of time that is clinically appropriate
- Assertive outreach team for up to 28 days following discharge
The Grade 4 position will work predominantly within the Assertive Outreach Team; however, they may be required to work across all areas of the MHAOD Crisis Hub.
For further information please see the Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Registered Nurse, Social Worker, OT or Clinical Psychologist with relevant registration
- RPN’s Only - Post graduate qualification in Mental Health and additional qualification in AOD
- Experience in the Mental Health and/or AOD field
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in, registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact the Vanessa Rooth via email at vrooth@phcn.vic.gov.au or phone 9784 3059.
The role ceases advertising on: 16 July 2025
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: Peninsula Health Jobs. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.
*Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2020-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
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