You may recognise Karine as a familiar face from within our health service. A dedicated enrolled nurse at Peninsula Health, she’s now taking the next step in her career by completing her graduate year in mental health nursing.
“I chose Peninsula Health for my graduate year because it gives me the opportunity to grow within a diverse organisation where I already feel valued as a staff member,” explains Karine.
Karine’s path to mental health nursing was driven by her passion for supporting individuals through a recovery-centered approach, helping them live fulfilling lives and providing resources to assist them in overcoming mental health challenges or illnesses.
“This year, I’m looking forward to gaining a better knowledge base and understanding of management strategies to enable me to continue to care for and educate these patients,” says Karine. “Helping them through trauma, family violence, substance abuse or addiction.”
Eager to engage with the wider community, Karine also hopes to work closely with local families and individuals to improve their health outcomes. We wish her the best of luck in the coming year as she continues to refine her nursing skills and gain invaluable experience in the field.
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