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Practice Nurse

First Step -
St Kilda VIC

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Nursing
Patient monitoring
AHPRA registration
Injection administration
Time management

Full Job Description

P: (03) 9537 3177| E: [email protected] | W: www.firststep.org.au
ABN: 51 093 661 995 | Endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the ATO

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.

First Step | 18 Mitford Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
P: (03) 9537 3177| E: [email protected] | W: www.firststep.org.au
ABN: 51 093 661 995 | Endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the ATO

About the Role of Practice Nurse
The Practice Nurse plays a key role in our well-established practice, providing essential support
to our general practitioners, clinical staff and patients.

Key responsibilities:

Administration of long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAIB)
Developing and contributing to Chronic Disease Management Plans and Health

Assessments

Assisting GPs with minor surgical procedures, emergencies, and injury management
Administering vaccinations
Providing pathology services
Providing comprehensive patient education and support within a multi-disciplinary team
Ensuring the treatment room is well-organised and managing patient flow efficiently
Safe storage, documentation and administration of controlled medicines
Controlling and managing medical stock levels

Key challenges:

Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Time management skills
Working within a diverse team environment
Shared decision making

Supervision:

EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is offered to all staff
Line management supervision will be offered by the Clinical Lead
Staff are encouraged to maintain external clinical supervision

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Minimum qualifications
• Tertiary qualification in Nursing

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse OR as an Medication-Endorsed

Enrolled Nurse with no restrictions on registration to practice.

Skills and experience
• Skilled in conducting clinical assessments and review, liaising with other health providers,

and providing secondary consultation with other program staff where required

Experience coordinating the development, implementation and ongoing review of clinical

assessment and care planning

Ability to review and respond promptly, effectively and appropriately to changes in client's

health status

Able to work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, particularly GPs and mental health

practitioners, to resolve or report on patients’ needs or medical issues

Skilled in performing routine diagnostic checks (monitor pulse, blood pressure and

temperature) and general nursing duties as instructed by the clinical team

Highly skilled at monitoring and recording a patient’s condition and document care

provided

Attendance and participation in case conferences and clinical review meetings;

First Step | 18 Mitford Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
P: (03) 9537 3177| E: [email protected] | W: www.firststep.org.au
ABN: 51 093 661 995 | Endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the ATO

contributing to the planning and implementation of support and treatment

Active engagement and participation as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Maintain respect and consideration for the rights and well-being of co-workers by following

policies and procedures

Must follow registered nursing care regulations and standards at all times

Desirable
• Prior experience working with people experiencing mental health concerns, alcohol and/or

drug use and other complex health needs is highly desirable

Personal attributes
- Maintain respect and consideration for the rights and well-being of co-workers by following

policies and procedures.

Be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team

Duties, outcomes, accountabilities and measures

Duties and Outcomes Accountabilities and Measures
Clinical Care - Deliver comprehensive nursing care in line with AHPRA

standards, First Step policies, and evidence-based
practice

Conduct health assessments, clinical reviews, and

triage within a primary health context

Administer LAIB injections under the direction of the

medical practitioners of First Step

Provide harm reduction care and education
Administer medications, immunisations, and

treatments within scope of practice

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical

documentation

Work within scope of practice to provide acute wound

care

Safe storage, documentation and administration of

controlled medicines
Integrated Practice - Coordinate care with GPs, allied health, AOD

clinicians, mental health practitioners, and external
services

Support continuity of care for clients with complex and

multiple needs

Participate in shared care planning and

multidisciplinary case discussions

Facilitate referrals, follow-ups, and recalls supporting

engagement and retention in care

Health Promotion and Client
Engagement

Deliver care that is trauma informed, culturally safe

and non-judgemental

Support preventative health initiatives aligned with

First Step priorities

First Step | 18 Mitford Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
P: (03) 9537 3177| E: [email protected] | W: www.firststep.org.au
ABN: 51 093 661 995 | Endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the ATO

Engage clients who may experience barriers to

accessing mainstream health services

Quality, Safety and Compliance - Maintain infection prevention and control standards

Contribute to quality improvement, clinical audits, and

accreditation requirements

Identify and escalate clinical risks appropriately
Ensure safe management of clinical equipment,

medications and consumables

Contemporaneous documentation of interventions,

care provision and medication administrations and
storage

Maintain compliance with NMBA standards

Professional Practice & Team
Contribution

- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, values-
based team

Participate in team meetings, supervision, and

reflective practice

Engage in ongoing professional development
Engage in annual performance reviews
Support students or less experienced staff as

appropriate

Any other duties as directed by the CEO or their

delegate

Acknowledgement
Please confirm that you have read and understood this position description:

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Date

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