Community Health Professional

4 days ago

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia Maari Ma Health Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Child and Family Health Nurse to join our team in Broken Hill, providing quality health services to Aboriginal families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating and assisting in child and family health treatments and care activities using a patient-centered approach in a general practice clinic.
  • Working as part of the Child and Family Program within Maari Ma to provide safe and effective child and family health services and ensure continuity of care for children and families.
  • Precepting and supporting Aboriginal Health Practitioners and trainees with child and family health services, encouraging their active participation at all times.
  • Providing quality child and family health nurse services to families within Maari Ma region, focusing on Broken Hill and Wilcannia.
  • Utilizing evidenced-based screening tools and assessment to identify health variations or vulnerabilities to negotiate an individual care plan and interventions that meet the needs of the family.
  • Working with the GP and visiting Paediatrician to provide care for children with special needs.
  • Liaising with FWLHD staff to facilitate continuity of care for families.
  • Working in partnership with Healthy Start AHPs to develop strategies to most effectively access clients to deliver the child & family program.
  • Providing practical and clinical support to AHPs to assist their work in the community with clients and complete those health checks indicated.
  • Delivering services in both community and clinic-based settings.
  • Maintaining recall systems and managing bookings for clinics and referrals and ensuring the maintenance of a current population list and identifying the target group.

To Be Successful:

  • Current unconditional registration with AHPRA as an registered nurse.
  • Hold a postgraduate qualification relevant to performing the role of a Child and Family Health Nurse.
  • Recognised credentials in a preceptorship role or ability to complete a certified Preceptorship course within the first six months of employment.
  • Currently possess or able to obtain within 3 months of commencing employment, authorisation as an immunisation provider in New South Wales.
  • Evidence of recent post-registration experience working with families and young children.
  • Ability to work in a way that fosters mutual respect in a cross-cultural environment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of primary health care and how they relate to maternal and infant health, particularly Indigenous children.
  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to respond effectively to clients who may be challenging to engage.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of population health and primary health care, especially as they relate to Aboriginal communities.
  • Computing skills relevant to the position and competent in the use of information and communication technology including Microsoft Word, email and internet applications and the ability to quickly acquire skills in other applications.
  • Current unrestricted drivers licence and a safe driving record and ability to undertake regular outreach travel.

Benefits:

  • Working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.
  • 5 weeks paid annual leave per year.
  • Christmas Closure including additional paid leave to cover the period (4 days).
  • Public holidays off.
  • Paid accrued day off (for full-time employees up to 12 per year).
  • Flexible leave accrual.
  • Remote allowance.
  • Generous Salary Packaging, standard up to $15,900 per year.
  • Access to use our accredited healthcare service for you and your family (conditions apply).
  • Access to free and confidential Employment Assistance Program.
  • CPI increases annually.

About Us:

Maari Ma Health is an Aboriginal community-controlled regional health service that has been providing a quality service to the Aboriginal people of far western New South Wales for over 20 years and employs over 140 people within the region.

The location offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a vibrant and culturally rich community, with a strong focus on family and community well-being.

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