AddressThere is an exciting opportunity for experienced Child and Family Health (CFH) Nurses to join a team that delivers a high standard of care by using a holistic, family centred, strength-based collaborative approach.
What we offer….
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits to reduce your tax
- 17.5% leave loading
- Career Opportunities
- Family Friendly Accredited Workplace
- Accrued day off once a month where for full time roles.
- Employee benefits and more…
Karitane has exceptional working conditions focused on providing a workplace that values Excellence, Respect, Collaboration and Innovation.
We encourage and support diverse contributions, staff health and wellbeing, professional development and we foster a positive and work-life balance culture.
POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse/ Midwife - Child and Family Health - Karitane
DEPARTMENT: Residential Unit
OPERATIONAL BASE: Carramar
STATUS: Permanent Part-time (up to 32 hour’s pw) including night shifts
VACCINATION CATEGORY: A - High Risk (including full COVID-19 – 3 doses and influenza Vaccinations
INDUSTRIAL AWARD: Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives’ (state) Award 2021- and is also aligned to the Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Agreement 2017.
What you will be doing
The Child and Family Health (CFH) nurse practice above the level of a registered nurse, working within a primary healthcare model with families who have infants and/or young children 0-5 years.
Our Model of Care is designed to build parental confidence and skills through the provision of information, resources, interventions, guidance and role modelling safe responsive care. The successful candidate will work with evidenced based screening tools and assessments to identify health variations or vulnerabilities to negotiate individual care plans and interventions that meet the needs of the family.
Key Selection Criteria: (Each criteria must be addressed in your application)
1. Current NSW Registration Nurse or Midwife (NSW) List A
2. A recognised child and family health qualification or working towards.
3. Demonstrated experience in child and family health nursing, paediatrics, midwifery or equivalent with an understanding of psychosocial factors that can impact families
4. Demonstrated advanced communication skills in mixed modalities
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrated advanced computer skills and familiarity with data collection systems and practices
7. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with clients
8. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively
9. Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
Please note: If you work in the NSW Public Health system and other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave and service can be transferred across to Karitane.
For Indigenous applicants:-
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: http://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Don’t miss this great opportunity and apply now!
A full advert and position description is available on www.karitane.com.au
Enquiries and applications via email should be addressed to:
Suzanne Calman, Nurse Unit Manager, Carramar
Email: **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing date: Sunday 30 October 2022
