Maternal and Child Health Nurse

4 weeks ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Ballarat City Council Full time
Overview

Casual MCH roles are required in the Universal MCH program to provide flexible, family focused service to maximise the health potential of all children from birth to 6 years of age and their families. The role ensures high quality evidence-based practice with a focus on strengthening parenting capacity and empowering families to make optimal decisions related to their children's health and development.

The role is guided by the standards and frameworks of the Victorian MCH program (Dept. Of Health), and includes home visiting, first parent groups, KAS assessments and flexible service options. MCH nurses deliver health promotion through evidence-based education and information relating to all aspects of parenting including breast feeding, early learning, nutrition and immunization whilst contributing to relevant quality improvement and research projects within the Family, Youth and Children's unit.

Responsibilities
  • Provide home visiting, group sessions, KAS assessments and flexible service options within the Universal MCH program.
  • Deliver health promotion and evidence-based education on parenting topics including breastfeeding, early learning, nutrition and immunization.
  • Contribute to quality improvement and research projects within the Family, Youth and Children's unit.
Qualifications and About You
  • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and a Registered Midwife.
  • Recognised post graduate Maternal and Child Health qualification (for employment in Victoria).
  • Current Victorian driver's license and Working with Children Check.
Salary and Employment Type
  • Base hourly rate is $54.53 - $60.09 (Level 1-4) plus 25% casual loading, allowances and super.
  • Casual relieving positions available; six integrated MCH sites.
  • Employment type: Temporary (Casual).
Contact

For further information on this position, please contact Rebecca Karslake, Manager Community Child Health on 0437 081 012 or naomigoode@ballarat.vic.gov.au

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application including a cover letter briefly addressing the position's key selection criteria and a current resume.

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, including ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid Working with Children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.


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