maternal & child health nurse (jeparit) - Jeparit, Australia - West Wimmera Health Service

Description

04th April, 2024

We are seeking an enthusiastic Maternal and Child Health Nurse in a part time (hours negotiable) capacity who is passionate about customer service and enjoys working in a rewarding and diverse environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• To provide comprehensive Early Years services, comprising Pregnancy Care Clinic, Maternal & Child Health Services and Immunisations.
• Providing a family focus, primary health care service to maximise the health and wellbeing of children aged 0-6 years.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

• Qualification as Registered Nurse in Victoria with additional endorsements in Midwifery and Maternal and Child Health.
• Current annual registration practising certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience and understanding of rural and regional issues impacting on individual and family wellbeing.

Desirable:

• Highly desirable to hold accreditation as Nurse Immuniser.

Pre-requisites:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as per current Department of Health Directive.
• Flu Vaccination
• Australian Driver's Licence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Pregnancy Care Clinics locally, including liaison with Obstetricians in continued care of the pregnant Mother.
• On receipt of birth notifications, make initial contact with families including undertaking domiciliary postnatal visits and arrange follow up visits as necessary.
• Conduct family-centred consultations to promote and monitor health, growth, physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of pre school children.
• Provide development assessments/health screenings on children at the appropriate key ages between 0-6 years.
• Undertake opportunistic immunisations of children aged 0-6 years as per immunisation schedule.
• Provide information and parenting support utilising relevant resources for families and facilitate access to these resources.
• Liaise with medical and early years health professionals in the care of families.
• Act as an advocate for families and children when appropriate.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:

• Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, or in the position descriptions on our website, using recent examples of your experiences.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29TH APRIL 2024

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

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