Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Part-time (0.8EFT - negotiable) to 30 June 2025
• Based across the headspace Elsternwick and Bentleigh sites
• Registered Nurse Grade 4
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

What's in it for you

• Be involved in an innovative youth mental health program that is making a real difference in the community
• An opportunity to be involved in changing perceptions and reducing stigma surrounding mental health issues

About us
headspace offers a ‘one stop shop’ for young people aged 12 -25 and their families who may be experiencing mental health challenges. Providing an opportunity for young people to receive help early and promote a 'no wrong door' approach to supporting young people and their families through the provision of GPs, counsellors, Alcohol & other Drug workers and Vocational and Educational support.
Alfred Health is the lead agency for this program and offers the opportunity to work in a growing dynamic healthcare environment.
What you’ll be doing
Supported by our clinical and administrative teams, you will manage certain day to day operations of the headspace Primary clinic, including ordering of medical supplies and engaging in service provision coordination, such as triaging and scheduling appointments and follow-ups, or coordinating referrals with secondary health and wellbeing services.
For young people attending the clinics, the position will support effective communication between the school community, headspace, GPs and external organisations to support cohesive health management. In this role, you will directly assist in the provision of sexual, reproductive, vaccine and general health follow up as required for young people accessing the headspace centre(s). It is also expected that you will provide complimentary health promotion and health education activities for young people accessing the centre and in the school setting if required.
About you

• Registered Nurse, Division 1 or 2, and registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Experience in a practice nursing role and/or work in a community health setting, preferably regarding relevant adolescent health issues, such as sexual health, mental health, AOD and other physical health conditions.
• Experience in the development and facilitation of health promotion activities is desirable
• Appropriate work visa
• Current Victorian Driver's License
• Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check

Other benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Great team culture and supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Work-life balance
• Located close to public transport, shops and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter.
For more information regarding the position please contact Stephanie Mc Grane on ph: 9076 7500
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Monday 21st October 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au