Nurse Practitioner - Alcohol and Other Drugs

Box Hill, VIC
Permanent
Part-time

17 days ago

Nurse Practitioner - Specialist Pharmacotherapy Clinic

Limited Term Part Time | 12 months with a possibility to be on-going
Box Hill | Alcohol and Other Drugs
On-going professional development opportunities available

Eastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.About the roleAre you passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in the field of pharmacotherapy? Our Specialist Pharmacotherapy Clinic is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to lead and innovate in the management of complex clients requiring opioid replacement therapy and related treatments.In this role, you'll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide advanced clinical care, drive service improvement, and support clients on their recovery journey. We're looking for someone with strong clinical expertise, a commitment to harm reduction principles, and a proactive approach to leadership.Make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment-apply today and help shape the future of specialist pharmacotherapy services.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:

Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), with no conditions of registration
Completed Master's degree of Nurse Practitioner or equivalent Clinical Master's degree, as deemed appropriate by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA, including the Therapeutic Medication management module
Endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner on the National Register via the NMBA
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Advanced interpersonal, communication and networking skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the . Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next StepsApply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.Good to know:

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
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We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.Contact Person: Teddy SikhaliContact Number: 9843 1288Contact Email: teddy.sikhali@easternhealth.org.auJob Posting End Date: 18/09/2025Need help submitting your application?Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]Our Values in Action:Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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