- Registered Nurse (AOD) - Older Adult
- Provide Community based support and evidence based counselling to individuals affected by substance use
- Classification RN G3B Y1*
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look 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
This position sits within Peninsula Health’s Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program and is based at the Tarnbuk Centre. This role provides services across Peninsula Health’s catchment of the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. The position involves supporting clients accessing the Older Wiser Lifestyles (OWL) program. OWL is a multidisciplinary team that was established in response to an identified AOD service gap for older adults and is the first program of its type in Australia to provide older adult-specific AOD treatment for 65+. Working within their scope of practice, this position is responsible for providing office based sessions and outreach visits, supporting people, holistically within a harm reduction framework, to achieve identified goals and improve quality of life.
For more information Position Description
This role is Permanent Full Time (80 hours per fortnight)
What You Need
- Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
- Current relevant experience
- Current Victoria Drivers Licence
- The Alcohol and Other Drug Skill set (or working toward):
- CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context,
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues,
- CHCCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues, and
- CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Jessica Strathdee at JStrathdee@phn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 12 October 2025
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.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula 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 disabilities.
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 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.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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