Maternal Child Health Nurse

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We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

• Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
• Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
• Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

But that's not all!

We have a deeply passionate, collaborative, and driven team here at Nillumbik, who care about what they do and how they do it. We strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve, and to do that, we aim to help our staff feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Sounds like your kind of workplace? Fantastic!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maternal Child Health Nurse to join the Maternal Child Health and Immunisation team that sits within the Communities Directorate. This position will apply advanced nursing skills to deliver the universal and enhanced Maternal and Child Health Service within the guidelines of the Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Service Standards 2019, Maternal and Child Health Clinical Practice Guidelines 2019 and the Key Ages and Stages Framework 2009. MCH nurses provide free universal primary health care to Nillumbik Shire Council families with children, from birth to school age.

A typical day involves;

• Delivering the 10 Key Ages and Stages (KAS) visits using evidence-based tools, including the Parental Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) and Brigance screening tools
• Promote maternal health and well-being by identifying families experiencing vulnerability and referring as appropriate
• Support and strengthen the health and well-being of families with children aged from birth to six years by using a Family Partnership Model and strengths-based approach
• Use of health promotion and health education strategies with children, families and communities to maximise optimal health

What you'll bring to this role;

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered General Nurse (Division 1) and Registered Midwife, and further tertiary qualifications and experience in maternal and Child Health
• Good understanding and knowledge of child behaviour, child development and family dynamics
• Excellent communication skills with children, families, internal and external staff, service providers and agencies
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet deadlines and competing demands
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CDIS
• Self-motivation and initiative and ability to work unsupervised
• A current Victorian driver's licence.

What's on offer?

Temporary part-time positions available (0.6 EFT), one position for 6 months, 1st April 2024 to 4th October 2024, and another for 8-9 months. 3 days per week with flexibility around which days these are. Salary package of $70,156 - $72,146 (pro rata) plus 11% super and annual leave loading. Join a supportive team that supports the community. On-the-job skills and leadership development. Discounted gym memberships, generous personal and carers leave.

Want to know more?

Download the PD's and contact Sal Johnston, Maternal Child Health and Immunisation Coordinator, during business hours on (03) 9433 3*** if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the three Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Monday 1 April 2024

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