Address- Location: Onsite in Kensington
- Maximum Term contract commencing beginning of July 2024 and ending 30 June 2025 with possibility of extension
- 45.6 hours per fortnight
- 3 days during the week
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Child Health Nurse to be part of our interdisciplinary team working as our Senior Parenting Line Practitioner. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and management of the team, including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of parenting information and support services provided to parents, caregivers, and professionals who contact Ngala Parenting Line across Western Australia.
DUTIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide coaching, mentoring and performance management of staff working in Parenting Line.
- Team management including recruitment, onboarding, and rostering.
- Participating in service evaluation processes and quality improvement activities.
- Fostering staff development and maintain current evidence-based practices.
- Multi-tasking and effectively managing time to meet the priorities of the service.
- Engaging and developing effective working relationships with families, colleagues, and external service providers.
- Performing as a Parenting Line Practitioner, respond to Parenting Line calls as outlined in the Service Model.
- Ensuring service provision aligns with Ngala’s Service Delivery model and Strategic Plan.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with the following:
- Qualifications in Child Health Nursing with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Team leadership experience highly desirable.
- Significant postgraduate nursing experience in the area of speciality with demonstrated advanced knowledge and skill with a strengths-based approach to practice.
- Knowledge of contemporary social issues and how they impact on children and families.
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills including conflict management skills.
- Proficient in computer technology systems.
- Valid WA Working with Children Check and driver’s licence.
- Satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained within the last 6 months.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are due by 5pm, Wednesday 12 June 2024 however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to submit your CV.
If you have any queries, please contact Senior Coordinator, Lorraine Drew at *****@ngala.com.au.
CULTURE
Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.
Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.
