Child Health Nurse

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Full time $104,000 - $130,000 per year

About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Child Health Nurse to provide specialist child health services to children and their families who are clients of Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service. The Child Health Nurse works with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based child health services to children including child health assessments, immunisations and developmental screening. This includes scheduled child health screening, care coordination of children requiring child development and/or specialist paediatric services, implementation of child immunisation programs, health promotion programs addressing priority health issues, and supporting skill development in the area of child health for the DYHS clinic staff.

This is a Permanent Full-time vacancy and the Work Hours (FTE) is flexible for negotiation.
Key Duties

  • Delivering culturally sensitive child health care, conducting evidence-based assessments and screenings, identifying high-risk children, administering developmental assessments, ensuring immunization compliance, and supporting staff in child health assessments.
  • The role involves fostering preventative care and early intervention, offering guidance to families, and facilitating effective stakeholder management and teamwork.
  • Responsibilities also include client education, maintaining clinical standards, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and liaising with medical teams and community services.
  • Upholding organizational values such as cultural integrity and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to Organization's quality improvement and safety protocols are also integral aspects of the position.
  • The position requires flexibility in fulfilling additional assigned duties from the line manager.

About Us
DYHS is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled healthcare provider in WA, providing culturally responsive primary health care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our dedicated team focuses on prevention, early intervention, and comprehensive care to enhance the wellbeing of our community.

Joining DYHS comes with perks We offer a competitive salary in line with your experience and qualifications, along with:

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900
  • Additional NAIDOC Day holiday for all staff
  • 12 days of personal leave per year
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Personalised professional development opportunities, including study leave

Essential Criteria
To be successful in the role, you must have:

  • Australian unrestricted working rights.
  • Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
  • Post graduate qualification in Child Health.
  • Expert knowledge of the WA Immunisation Schedule in relation to childhood immunisations.
  • Working knowledge of Child Health and an understanding of current practices, theories and values.
  • Knowledge of child development and how it relates to Aboriginal children in Western Australia.
  • Understanding of scope of practice in line with relevant state board.
  • Ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team with Aboriginal clients and staff.
  • Experience in keeping detailed, confidential and accurate records by hard copy and electronic means.
  • A valid National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check and WA Driver's license.

Desirable

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
  • Previous experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
  • Significant experience in community-based child health.
  • Experience in mentoring and assessing.
  • Post graduate qualification in Child Health plus minimum 12 months experience working in the clinical area.

Apply Now
To join our team, please submit your application via SEEK, including:

  • Your current CV/Resume (no more than 3 pages).
  • A cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role (2 pages).

You can contact our friendly People Services Team on or for a copy of the full Position description.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.
The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.


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