Child Health Nurse

Job Opportunity: Child Health Nurse at South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS)

Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of Aboriginal children and families? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the community? Look no further SWAMS is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Health Nurse to join our team. Full time and part time opportunities are available so let us know what you are looking for

About SWAMS:

The South West Aboriginal Medical Service Ltd (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, founded on the principles of self-determination, empowerment and freedom of choice. Our mission is to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate, and holistic healthcare that builds strong and healthy Aboriginal communities. We act with integrity and are dedicated to excellence. We have over 200 staff here at SWAMS and are continuing to grow. We are actively working to "Close the Gap".

We operate out of the Greater Bunbury area, Mandurah, and have numerous clinics throughout the South West. This role will operate out of our Bunbury and Eaton clinics.

About the Role:

As a Child Health Nurse, your primary responsibility is to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our clients. Your focus will be on child health, with the overarching goal of improving health outcomes for the Aboriginal people in our area. The role includes:

• Engaging in collaborative health checks for children aged 0 to 16 years (and adult clients when necessary), emphasising a team-based approach.
• Providing education, follow-up, and recall services, empowering clients to actively manage their health.
• Offering valuable insights to the Child and Maternal Health Coordinator and Clinic Director regarding areas for quality enhancement within your scope of practice.
• Completing routine screenings, immunizations, and developmental assessments.
• Work closely with General Practitioners (GPs) and visiting specialists to optimize client care.

Essential Criteria:

• AHPRA Registered Nurse, with post-graduation experience in nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care programs in a child health setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.
• A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues effecting and impacting upon the health of Aboriginal people.
• Experience, skills and knowledge in multidisciplinary teamwork and conflict management.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Knowledge and experience in the provision of health promotion programs.
• Current "C" class driver's licence.
• Working with Children's Check

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in Community or Aboriginal Health
• Knowledge and expertise in the use of Communicare or similar clinical database system.

Why Join SWAMS?

• Be part of a passionate team committed to closing the gap in Aboriginal health.
• Make a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Work in a supportive and culturally rich environment.
• Above award wages.
• Salary Packaging.
• Generous uniform allocations.
• Professional development opportunities

To Apply

At SWAMS, child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people, with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and are required to undergo a National Police Clearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.

In addition to this all applicants require satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test. Unsatisfactory pre-employment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

To apply for this role please follow the online application process of this platform or email your application through to:  . We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street, Bunbury.