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Form of workAbout the role
Under the delegation and supervision of the NUM the Senior Early Parenting Practitioner provides support and education to Early Parenting Practitioners and families based on the Early Parenting Centre model of care.
They will support the Nurse Unit Manager to design, implement and deliver programs tailored for parents of children aged 0-4 years of age, who require education and support during periods of vulnerability. They promote positive health, growth, development and wellbeing in infants, children and families, and recognise and respond to factors that impede this.
The SEPP strives to embed and maintain a culture of learning and continuous improvement at the GEPC. They will provide guidance to the EPP workforce within their scope of practice and are expected to contribute quality processes. The SEPP will be involved in the development and facilitation of group activities for inpatients and members of the community seeking advice, additional support and provide case consults for external organisations.
The program has a strong focus on family/child/patient centred care and the SEPP demonstrates this along with an ability to work within our organisational values.
Skills and Experience
- Under the delegation and supervision of the NUM or ANUM/AMUM in charge of the shift provide leadership and coaching to the EPP team consistent with the implementation of the EPC model of care within scope of practice
- Support, guide and educate Early Parenting Practitioners on the EPC model of care
- Make clinical decisions based on advanced knowledge and experience in the area of early childhood health, wellbeing and development
- Within scope of practice, apply expert knowledge to practice, evaluate services and actively seek opportunities for improvement
- Conduct assessments based on family needs and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders as required
- Work inclusive and effectively with every family, child, community and colleague by acknowledging and respecting their diversity and individuality
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Vikki Doddamani, Nurse Unit Manager on 0467 680 *** for a confidential discussion.
Please respond to the key selection criteria as part of your application
This position is paid in accordance to the Enterprise Agreement that matches the skills and qualifications of the candidate.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
