HIV Prevention Nurse

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• PrEP Medicare Ineligible Service
• Department of Infectious Diseases
• EFT: 0.63
• Classificaiton: Registered Nurse Grade 3B YU11
• Fixed term until 31 Dec 2027 (potential to extend dependant on further funding)

Alfred Health has received Commonwealth funding via the Victorian Department of Health to provide a service allowing access to HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) free of charge to people at risk of HIV who do not have Medicare access.  This is an important initiative to assist in eliminating HIV transmission in Australia.  The service will be delivered by The Victorian HIV Service and Melbourne Sexual Health Service.  This position is based within The Victorian HIV Service and as part of the HIV prevention team the role provides outpatient care to people seeking PrEP who do not have access to medicare.  As part of a small nursing team you will triage, assess and provide ongoing management to this population in a nurse led model of care.  In addition the role will undertake assessments and coordinate responses for people seeking HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP).  

KEY CAPABILITIES

• Proven people and communication skills include relationship building, cooperation, conflict resolution, influencing others and facilitating open discussions.
• Patient centred focus, adaptability, respect for diversity, innovative thinking, application of evidence into practice and self-management.
• Ability to work independently as well as working with others to deliver outcomes.
• An awareness of own values and beliefs surrounding healthcare with an ability to identify and respect an alternative view.
• Be aware of limitations in your own knowledge and seek appropriate education and training.
• Present oneself in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.

Enquiries: Jude Armishaw Nurse Practitioner Sexual Health (sub specialty HIV Prevention) j.armishaw@alfred.org.au  

Closing Application:  11pm AEDT, Sunday 16 July 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.