Maternal and Child Health Services Team Lead

2 weeks ago

Melton, Australia beBeeNurse Full time $160,000 - $180,000
Maternal and Child Health Team Leader Role

This is a key position in our team, responsible for leading and managing the Maternal and Child Health Programs. The successful candidate will oversee the Immunisation service, Lactation service, Sleep and Settling and Parent Education Programs.

The role reports directly to the Manager Maternal and Child Health and involves working closely with the MCH Leadership Team to implement and apply best practice in service delivery.

We are seeking an experienced Maternal and Child Health Nurse who has a passion for leadership and mentoring, with a strategic eye for supporting a growing community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create a high-performance team culture characterised by empowerment, trust and respect through effective leadership, coaching and high-quality supervision.
  • Provide clinical practice support for practitioners working within the Maternal and Child Health and Immunisation service and undertake clinical sessions as required.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of forward-leaning policies and procedures that position the Maternal and Child Health and Immunisation services for population growth.
  • Deliver and contribute to Council goals as outlined in the Council Health and Wellbeing Plan and the Melton: A City for All People Plan.
  • Making decisions on the day-to-day running of the Maternal and Child Health services; specifically new parent groups, parent information session, lactation support and sleep and settling support, ensuring optimum outcomes and continuous improvement in all aspects of service delivery.

Requirements:

  • Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and must hold qualifications in Maternal and Child Health nursing that are recognised in Victoria.
  • A qualified Maternal and Child Health Nurse.
  • Preferably have experience in an MCH leadership role.
  • Experience in all aspects of the Maternal and Child Health and Immunization services with strong knowledge and understanding of current theory and practice and legislative issues relevant to the service.
  • Strong team engagement skills to drive an emotionally intelligent, supportive and high-performance culture.
  • Work independently and make clear, precise and evidence-based decisions, using service data related to the day-to-day operation of the service.
  • Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.

Benefits:

  • Five weeks paid Annual Leave.
  • Flexible Working Hours.
  • Monthly ADO - Accrued Day Off (for full time positions).
  • 4th Year for MCH Nurses, Immunisation Nurses and Lactation Consultants.
  • Reimbursement of AHPRA Registration if we are your primary employer.
  • Clinical Supervision Program for all nursing staff.
  • Mentorship, peer support and opportunities to build essential skills and leadership capacity.
  • 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave).
  • 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave.
  • Affirmation and Transition of Gender Leave.
  • Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
  • Subsidised uniforms.

Our Organisation:

We are a diverse and vibrant organisation committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported and empowered. Our values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community.

Culture and Values:

  • Motivate.
  • Empower.
  • Lead.
  • Trust.
  • Open.
  • Nurture.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application including a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role.

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