Maternal and Child Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Pulse Staffing Full time
Job Title: Maternal and Child Health Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Maternal and Child Health Specialist to join our team. As a Maternal and Child Health Specialist, you will be responsible for providing professional, evidence-based healthcare to children and the community, with a special emphasis on Aboriginal health.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide comprehensive health checks from birth to school entry, including a school entry health assessment in collaboration with the school health nurse.
  • Coordinate and assist with the Enhanced Aboriginal Child Health Schedule (EACHS) for children aged 0-5 years, particularly for those at high risk.
  • Perform postnatal depression screening for mothers during 6-8 week and 3-4 month baby checks at GOS, referring to specialist services as needed.
  • Administer immunisations and record them in the Australian Immunisation Register according to the WA Immunisation Schedule for the 0-5 age group.
  • Develop strategies to ensure timely immunisations and follow up to ensure full immunisation by 63 months of age.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary interagency meetings, especially with the Department of Child Protection and Family Support (DCPFS), and liaise with clinical staff to support at-risk families.
  • Conduct health checks for children in care within 30 days of referral.
  • Provide health education to families to develop parenting skills through culturally appropriate parenting group sessions.
  • Ensure access to information on child and family services.
  • Submit monthly reports in line with the child health funding agreement.
  • Coordinate patient referrals for specialist care with the Paediatrician for children aged 0-5 years.
Qualifications:
  • Preferred: Post Graduate Qualifications preferably in Remote Area Nursing or Child Health Nursing
  • Experienced Maternal/Child Health Nurse
  • Current registration with AHPRA.
  • Proven experience in child health nursing and Aboriginal health.
  • Strong understanding of holistic and culturally appropriate healthcare practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Proficient in record-keeping and reporting.
Benefits:
  • Accommodation provided
  • Travel expenses covered
  • Competitive rates
  • Refer a friend bonus
  • Weekly pay


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