Maternal And Child Health Nurse - (Enhanced Program) Ppt (0.84Eft)

Maternal and Child Health Nurse (Enhanced Program)

$112,508 - $119,540 pro rata (plus qualifications allowance and super)

Permanent Part Time (32 hours a week)

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the role

Are you an experienced Nurse interested in a workplace that celebrates and promotes diversity?

The City of Greater Dandenong currently has an opportunity for an innovative and dynamic Maternal and Child Health Nurse to join our Team.

We are centrally located in Southeast Victoria, providing a range of Maternal and Child Health services to a community that is diverse in both culture and lived experience.

The main focus of staff employed will be the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Program providing:

• Work in partnership with families to assess their needs and meet their goals, using a child centred, Maternal and family focussed model
• Respond to families in a respectful strengths based manner and maintain privacy in line with relevant legislation
• Provide information and support to parents on the health, development, growth and behaviour of children 0-3years, including anticipatory guidance
• Provide outreach services to families in a variety of setting which may include, but not be limited to the clients home, the local MCH centre or Community centre.
• Work collaboratively with other service providers such as GP’s, Paediatric Services, Maternity Services, The Orange Door, Child Protection and Family Services to support best outcomes for families and Children
• Provide care coordination where necessary
• Comply with all legislative, DFFH Child Safe Standards, FVISS, CISS, DFFH Child Protection protocols and requirements, in conjunction with Team Leader(s) when a notification is required.

About you

We are seeking successful applicants that have:

• An innovative approach to engagement of families
• Knowledge of child development
• A flexible approach to service delivery.

The successful applicants will hold role specific qualifications and registration as a Division 1 Nurse, along with Midwifery endorsement and Maternal and Child Health qualifications and have specialist knowledge and experience working with families with children 0-school age.

Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.

Maternal and Child Health Nurse (Enhanced Program) Position Description - 1.1MB

To apply, please include a resume, covering letter, and ensuring the key selection criteria is addressed with your application.

You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

Further information: Cathie Arndt, 03 8571 1***

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 26th April 2024