AddressWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Child Health Nurse for a 6-12 week contract. In this role, you will deliver professional, evidence-based healthcare to children aged 0-5 years, support families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a short period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional evidence-based Child Health care to individuals, families, and the community utilizing a holistic and culturally acceptable approach.
- Conduct comprehensive health checks from birth to school entry, including a school entry health assessment in collaboration with the school Health Nurse.
- Coordinate and assist with the Enhanced Aboriginal Child Health Schedule (EACHS) for children aged 0-5 years, particularly for those at high risk.
- Perform postnatal depression screening for mothers during 6-8 week and 3-4 month baby checks at GOS, referring to specialist services as needed.
- Administer immunizations and record them in the Australian Immunisation Register according to the WA Immunisation Schedule for the 0-5 age group.
- Develop strategies to ensure timely immunizations and follow up to ensure full immunization by 63 months of age.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary interagency meetings, especially with the Department of Child Protection and Family Support (DCPFS), and liaise with clinical staff to support at-risk families.
- Conduct health checks for children in care within 30 days of referral.
- Provide health education to families to develop parenting skills through culturally appropriate parenting group sessions.
- Ensure access to information on child and family services.
- Submit monthly reports in line with the Child Health funding agreement.
- Coordinate patient referrals for specialist care with the Paediatrician for children aged 0-5 years.
Qualifications:
- Preferred: Child Health Certificate
- Current registration with AHPRA.
- Proven experience in Child Health nursing or a related field.
- Strong understanding of holistic and culturally appropriate healthcare practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proficient in record-keeping and reporting.
If you are interested in this position please send your CV through to ***********@pulsestaffing.com.au or give me a call on (02) 9054 7***.
