Maternal & Child Health Nurse

• 2 x Graduate positions!
• Casual position
• Employee discounts program
• $77.73ph plus 11% Superannuation plus Uniform/Laundry/Qualification allowances

To be considered for this role, candidates must have the following:

Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Registered Midwife
Completed post grad Diploma in Child, Family & Community Nursing We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational. Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. 
At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation of 1800+ team members positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here. Together, we make a difference #teammelbourne
  How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…This is a rare opportunity to join the City of Melbourne’s passionate Maternal and Child Health Team who are highly committed to innovative and inclusive practice.   We are seeking two newly graduated Maternal and Child Health Nurses to join our team.You will benefit from our structured New Graduate Support program which provides mentoring from a senior MCH team member for the first 12 months of employment.As part of the Family Health program area the role of Maternal and Child Health Nurse is to:

• Work as a member of a team of nurses and in collaboration with the Family Services Team provide a high quality, family-centred health care service that promotes and protects the health of families with children from birth to school in the municipality.
• Working in a model of service delivery that is committed to providing Continuity of Care to families for the first 12 months / 7 KAS visits.
• Work across all sites in COM as needed to provide backfill for planned and unplanned leave. A certain level of flexibility is desirable.

The Maternal and Child Health Nurse is expected to share the corporate values and ensure behaviours are incorporated into all workplace activity.

You will....

• Showcase your ability to work in a team to solve problems and achieve outcomes in a constructive and co-operative manner.
• Attend regular Team meetings and planned professional development.
• Be a team player with a strong customer service focus.
• Participate in ongoing service evaluation and research to ensure that services meet emerging needs.
• Demonstrate your extensive knowledge of current issues in Child Health, development and behaviour.
• Provide guidance and advice, support and education on a wide variety of health, parenting and family issues
• Assess the physical, social and emotional health of children and their families and monitor and promote the healthy growth, development and behaviour of children 0 – 5 years.
• Demonstrate your awareness of state policy directions in regards to Child Safety, Family Violence screening (MARAM), Mental Health issues and Information Sharing.
• Make referrals to other professionals such as Allied Health services as required.

*Successful candidate will require a minimum 3 vaccinations against COVID-19*

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.   How to apply…As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter (no more than two pages)
• attach certified copies of your qualifications as part of the application process under document type 'Other'

Please address your covering letter to Patti Reilly,  Family Health Co-Ordinator

For further information about the position, please contact: Patti Reilly – ************@melbourne.vic.gov.auApplications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Friday 8th March 2024If you have any questions regarding our recruitment process, please read our FAQ's - City of Melbourne - Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact *******@melbourne.vic.gov.auThe City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Some positions will require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check. All employees will be subject to a safety screening process including a police check. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community