Diversity In Nursing

At Peninsula Health, our nurses not only care for people, they care about people.

They pride themselves on their skills, expertise and compassion. They take an active role in making what is often a difficult experience, a better experience, for our patients and their families. Our nurses do this whilst delivering quality, contemporary, nursing practice.

Working at Peninsula Health offers diversity, flexibility and access to a range of postgraduate and professional development opportunities. We understand that our staff lead busy lifestyles and are continuously looking towards more flexible options to make work more manageable.

We provide graduate nurses, nurses re-entering the workforce and nurses taking part in postgraduate study programs a supportive work environment and senior nurse mentors to help encourage and guide their professional journeys.

Meet our Nurses

Kristine Field - Division One RN at Frankston Hospital WHY DID YOU CHOOSE NURSING AS A CAREER? I chose nursing as a career because I was always interested in medicine, and I wanted a job that would keep me interested everyday. I also wanted a job where I could meet interesting people, and being a nurse allows me to do this. WHAT ARE THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB? One of the more positive aspects of my job is working with amazing staff who share the same values as me. Also, this job allows me to increase my knowledge base in all aspects of health care (practical and theoretical) with an array of education and in-services, based both in the hospital and by allowing me to go to other hospitals for further education. My job is never boring, and there is generally always something really interesting to do and to learn. Read more about Kristine Field (10 KB).
Karina Stoll – Division Two RN at Frankston Hospital WHY DID YOU CHOOSE NURSING AS A CAREER? When I was 12 I had kidney stones. I had a really amazing Jamaican nurse called Esse. Every morning she’d let me braid her hair, and let me play with the B/P machines and her stethoscope. Right then I knew I was bound for the health industry. WHAT ARE THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB? On Nurse Pool I meet lots of lovely nurses and health staff and because I go to all facilities. I am constantly learning new ways and protocols and it really has made me become a better nurse. I also love the look on a Patients face when you’ve done your job to the best of your ability. Read more about Karina Stoll (13KB).
Rebecca Abbey – Clinical Support Nurse WHY DID YOU CHOOSE NURSING AS A CAREER? Initially I chose nursing as a career because I really enjoy being with people and caring for and supporting them. Since that time I have found nursing to offer both a dynamic and challenging career path and in my present role I really enjoying working with new nurses embarking on this journey. WHAT ARE THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB? In Nurse Education I am part of a great department where I am learning and being challenged all the time. It is very rewarding being part of a team which is constantly striving to achieve the best standards in nursing practice at Peninsula Health. I also really enjoy being part of the greater team that welcomes new nurses and helps them to develop their clinical knowledge and skills and feel part of Peninsula Health. Read more about Rebecca Abbey (PDF 8.83 KB).
Allan Carlow – Consultation Liaison Psychiatric Nurse WHY DID YOU CHOOSE NURSING AS A CAREER? I chose nursing due to the diversity of areas of specialty with opportunity to consider and work in a variety of settings. WHAT ARE THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB? I enjoy the broad range of psychiatric presentations within the general hospital setting. Read more about Allan Carlow (PDF 8.83 KB).
Jackie Gardiner – Division One RN at Golf Links Rd Rehabilitation Unit 1 WHY DID YOU CHOOSE NURSING AS A CAREER? I believed it was a career which offered many different fields to work in. Also nursing is a profession that will always be needed – provides job security. I liked the idea of caring for people. WHAT ARE THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB? Seeing the fantastic outcomes we can achieve for the majority of our patients, and working with such a great team of people. Read more about Jackie Gardiner (PDF 9 KB).
Kathy Dunne – Division Two RN WHY DID YOU CHOOSE NURSING AS A CAREER? I couldn’t get into hairdressing, so I chose nursing and also my mother was a nurse Div 1! WHAT ARE THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB? I love seeing results – seeing patients achieve their goals and go home. Patients come to the unit with one leg and walk out the door with two! It makes you feel good because you have helped them along their rehabilitation journey. We have a great team at GLR 1 which also makes my job personally rewarding. Read more about Kathy Dunne (PDF 9 KB).