Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!About the roleCouncils Family Health Support Services Department is looking for Casual, Maternal and Child Health Nurses who will be responsible for delivering the Victorian Maternal and Child Health Service to our families within the municipality.Main responsibilities will include:
- Actively participate and contribute to a responsive, holistic and flexible Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service which optimises the health and well-being, learning, development and safety outcomes for children from birth to 6 years of age and their families within Frankston City Council, using a strength-based, family-centred approach.
- Deliver a high-quality service that meets State and Local government objectives and targets, and works within professional standards and guidelines of practice to improve the outcomes of all children.
This is a casual position with hours negotiated according to business service needs and staff availability.
About you- Hold an accredited post-graduate tertiary qualifications leading to Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registrations with both Registered Nurse (Division 1), General and Registered Midwife
- Experience in a Microsoft Office Applications and Child Development Information System (CDIS)
- Completed all mandatory professional development as directed by the Department of Health for MCH services, such as Cultural Competence, Sleep & Settling Model of Care, MARAM and Information Sharing, MERTIL and MOSAIC.
Benefits of working at Frankston City CouncilBe part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:
- Access to professional and career development opportunities
This position is a Band MCHN 1-4 currently remunerated between $71.08 to $75.82 per hour, plus superannuation. Please note, rate of pay will be determined by years of experience.If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact (Georgette Dale) on 9784 1864 or ( address).Culture at Frankston City CouncilFrankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.Pre-Employment InformationYou will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver License and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.Covid-19 Vaccination InformationIt is a condition of employment that all Frankston City Council employees are required to have Covid-19 Vaccinations and any associated boosters as required by Council's Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Successful candidates will be required to declare their Covid-19 Vaccination status and provide a copy of a valid Vaccination Certificate as part of the pre-employment process, prior to being offered a position.Advertised: 16 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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