P: (03) 9537 3177| E: [email protected] | W: www.firststep.org.au
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
PRACTICE NURSE
This position description explains what the Practice Nurse does at First Step, including their
main responsibilities, skills needed, and who they report to. It also gives an overview of First
Step. The document is a guide for both the Practice Nurse and the Clinical Lead to understand
the role and how it fits within First Step’s policies and procedures.
Position overview
Position summary: The Practice Nurse provides high-quality, trauma-informed, and person-
centred nursing care within First Step’s integrated primary health model. The role supports
individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, mental health concerns, and
other complex health needs through clinical care, care coordination, health promotion, and
collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to reduce health inequities and improve long-term
outcomes
Award & Classification:
Nurses Award 2020
Classification determined by
experience
Appointment status:
Full time
Authorisation:
CEO
Reports to: Clinical Lead
Direct reports: Nil
Delegations: Nil
About First Step
First Step is a specialist centre for integrated care – medical, mental health and substance use –
with an embedded community legal service. Operating in inner Melbourne, we deliver more
than 14,000 free appointments each year to over 1,600 people. Our multidisciplinary team
includes doctors, psychologists, nurses, peers, psychiatrists, care coordinators, lawyers and
social workers, working side-by-side to support people with co-occurring needs such as
substance use, trauma and mental distress.
We help people navigate complex systems by taking on the responsibility for care coordination,
building trust, promoting self-agency, and supporting stability and connection. Recognised by
the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, First Step is a leader in integrated,
whole-of-life care. All services are provided free of charge, from one team, in one place.
Our vision: A community where people who use drugs and alcohol and people living with
mental distress can live well, be safe and be supported.
