Child And Family Health Nurse

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.
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About this Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Manager Primary Health Care Service, as the Child and Family Health Nurse, you will be motivated to provide contemporary, evidence-based nursing services evidenced by educational preparation, continued professional development, adherence to relevant legislation and the context of care.
We believe our people - all of our people - keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.
Specifically, you will:
- Conduct health assessments, developmental screenings, and growth monitoring for children.
- Provide culturally sensitive guidance and support to parents and caregivers on child health, nutrition, and developmental milestones.
- Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement health promotion initiatives and educational programs.
- Administer immunisations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records, ensuring data privacy and confidentiality.
- Participate in community outreach programs and events to promote child health and well-being.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate health care in collaboration with individuals, groups, families, and communities.
About You
You have:
- The ability to identify key concepts related to working with children and their families including keeping children safe, growth and development, attachment theories and engaging with infants, children, and families.
- The ability to work autonomously and in a team to achieve service objectives.
- A strong understanding of cultural sensitivity and its application in healthcare.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Effective time management skills and an ability to prioritise responsibilities to meet stipulated deadlines.
To be considered for the role you require:
- Contemporary clinical knowledge in Child Health nursing.
- Experience working with children and their families with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with children using techniques that are appropriate for age and developmental stages, while supporting families to participate in health - care through a negotiated partnership approach.
- Driver's License (unrestricted).
- A recognised Child and Family Health nursing qualification (desirable not essential).
Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:
- Free onsite parking.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
- Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
- packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
- packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
Further Information
To access the position description, please click , and to apply please click on the Apply button below to be redirected to our Career Centre
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Mandy Smallacombe, Primary Health Care via 0428 833 791.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 104.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 12th January 2024.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.