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Maternal Child & Health Nurse - Universal

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Maternal Child & Health Nurse - Universal

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Employment Status:Permanent part-time
Days & Hours of Work: 4 days totalling30.4 hours per week
Competitive Salary: $61.56 -$63.19 p/hr + 6.5% allowance + 12% superannuation
Location: Across all Bayside MCH centres,the Corporate Centre and hybrid as required to meet service need

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be 'sector leading' in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving - and excited about our future - as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

As a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurse at Bayside you will be passionate about delivering Victoria's MCH service, inclusive of the Universal and Enhanced programs, to children from birth to school age and their families, within the Bayside community, focusing on promotion of health and development, prevention, early detection of, and intervention for physical, emotional, and social factors affecting young children and their families.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Current registration with APHRA as a Registered Nurse Division 1, Registered Midwife and hold a tertiary qualification in Child, Family & Community Health (or equivalent) that are recognised in Victoria.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Maternal & Child Health (MCH) evidence- based practice including up-to-date theoretical andpractical knowledge of women's health, family and child health and development, and relevant community resources; and knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and its application to MCH practice and related programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a positive and enjoyable workplace culture that promotes universal access and participation, responsive service delivery and culturally competent service to optimise the health and wellbeing outcomes for the child, their parent and family.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring service delivery is a quality and safe service ensuring a high level of care is provided to families and children.
• Ability to work independently and within a team. Ability to exercise independence in day-to-day decision-making related to the delivery of the MCH service.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively deal with sensitive issues.
  

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.
• Current registration with APHRA as a Registered Nurse Division 1, Registered Midwife and hold a tertiary qualification in Child, Family & Community Health (or equivalent) that are recognised in Victoria.
  

What we can offer you in return:

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.
  

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply:

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Descriptionon Bayside City Council Careerspage.
• Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
• Click Apply to submit your application.
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Kellie Haddrick, MCH Team Leader on 03 9599 4755or via email khaddrick@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.

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• Seniority levelNot Applicable

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