Child And Family Health Nurse

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 30/06/2024)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Penrith Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $33.97 - $47.69 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ360162
Applications Close: 18/12/2022

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and
develop in your chosen career role.

What we can offer you (for eligible employees):

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you'll be doing:
A fantastic temporary part time position has become available for a Registered Nurse at Penrith Community Health Centre.

This important community role will see you provide the provision of a Universal Health Home Visit (UHHV) to all families of newborn babies, monitoring the growth, development and health status of the child (0 – 5 years) within the context of the family by using child health surveillance and screening as per the Personal Health Record (Blue Book) and ensure optimal outcomes for clients and carers of the service through the promotion of best practice including the appropriate escalation of care.

Your role will see you work collaboratively utilising effective team communication with members of the multidisciplinary health team in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of client care and you will act as an advocate for the specific needs of all clients and carers including those from the indigenous population or other multi-cultural groups providing appropriate care to the client undergoing specialised procedures.

You will maintain and promote a professional standard evidenced by ethical nursing practice, adherence to the policies and procedures of the Nursing and Midwifery Service, NBMLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations and provide support and clinical preceptorship/mentoring to all staff and students.

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.

NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.

All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

Selection criteria to be addressed: * Current registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA

• Demonstrated recent experience and clinical skill in provision of care to children aged 0-5 years and their families/carers as a registered nurse (including completion of a new graduate RN program or 12 months full time equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse)
• Demonstrated evidence of working within a Multidisciplinary team to facilitate the care planning for families with complex needs.
• Demonstrated effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work and an ability to effectively work both within a team and autonomously
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence based practice and an awareness of changes within the health care environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications (e.g. Cerner) and commitment to undertake training in electronic health record systems as required
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD

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