Maternal and Child Health Nurse

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia University Engineers' Club Full time

Join Hume City Council as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse providing health monitoring and support to children and families in a diverse community.

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

  • Provide the recommended schedule of health monitoring activities to children from birth to 6 years at key development ages, as specified by the Department of Health
  • Identify and provide additional and/or flexible services and programs to meet the needs of families from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including outreach home visits, clinic and/or telehealth consultations, or group sessions
  • Undertake appropriate actions such as anticipatory guidance, providing learning, health, and child development information, initial/limited counselling, referrals to internal and external agencies, identifying outcomes and interventions, and making notifications to the Department of Families Fairness and Housing
  • Maintain accurate, confidential records of daily activities, child/family profiles, and other required documents in accordance with relevant standards and privacy requirements
  • Adhere to Council policy, protocol, and Department of Health guidelines
  • Maintain confidentiality of information at all times
About You

The company is looking for:

  • Registered Nurse and Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with additional qualifications in Maternal and Child Health
  • Current driver's licence
  • Knowledge of well child development and deviations, post-natal recovery of the mother, lactation establishment and maintenance, and family dynamics impacting the child
  • Strong communication and writing skills with the ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Ability to work as a sole practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team framework
  • Decision-making skills based on professional knowledge and expertise
  • Experience conferring with Coordinator/Team Leader on issues relating to Department of Families Fairness and Housing notifications
  • Knowledge of quality improvement cycles
Compensation & Benefits
  • Year 1 – Year 4 salary range: AUD103,000 - AUD128,500 (pro rata) plus superannuation and qualification allowance
  • Permanent, full-time, part-time, and maternity leave positions available
  • Competitive salary package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment
  • Child safe organisation and equal opportunity employer
Training & Development
  • Comprehensive and supportive program available for newly graduated Maternal and Child Health nurses

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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