About The Role Our team of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurses promote optimal child health in children under 6 years of age through developmental assessment, monitoring health, and providing an advisory, supportive, and educative primary health service to their families and caregivers.
This may be an ideal opportunity for Maternal Child Health students who are about to graduate as the City offers an excellent graduate programme.
Employment Type: 2 x Temporary Part Time (3- 4 days per week) through to January 2026.
Classification: MCHN Year 1 – 4 ($55.64 - $60.72 p/h) plus super & allowances Key responsibilities include: Provide a maternal and child health service delivered within the service program guidelines and standards.
Commitment to the provision of a quality service and continuous improvement.
Maintain professional knowledge and skills.
Meet all requirements in respect to service agreements and relevant legislation.
Contribute to the overall development of the service by displaying teamwork.
Ensure that work practices reflect the organisational values and expected behaviours.
About You To be successful in this role, you will possess the following: Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Division One and Midwife with a post-graduate qualification in Child and Family Health nursing (minimum of Graduate Diploma if qualified in 1999 or later).
If qualified outside Victoria, completion, or willingness to complete, additional training to be eligible to practice in Victoria as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse.
Current Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Police Records Check.
Demonstrated ability to deliver the Victorian Maternal & Child Health program to a diverse range of families.
Well-developed communication skills including interpersonal and written skills.
General computer literacy – specific knowledge of CDIS MCH system or willingness to learn.
COVID-19 vaccination is required under the current state government orders.
Candidates who are yet to graduate will be required to provide a letter from their University, stating they have completed the requirements of the course prior to commencement.
Child Safety Responsibilities We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse.
We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments.
Diversity and Inclusion At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in.
We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment.
For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.
A career with us We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.
Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.
Applications close: 11:55pm Wednesday 11 September 2024.
Enquires: Nicole Carver – Coordinator Community Child Health | 0481 094 368 | Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity.#J-18808-Ljbffr
