Maternal and Child Health Nurse - Enhanced
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Maternal and Child Health Nurse - Enhanced
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* Salary from $113,149.15 - $124,675.13 per annum plus allowances and super
* Full-time Ongoing Role
o Salary from $113,149.15 - $124,675.13 per annum plus allowances and super
The Role
In this role you will provide a flexible, targeted Enhanced Maternal and Child Health (EMCH) service which maximises the health potential of identified children from birth to 6 years of age and their families, in particular where risk factors are known and families have high needs.
What does the role entail?
* Providing additional in-home support to families experiencing early parenting difficulties through family-focused and collaborative wrap-around care models.
* Providing high quality evidence-based practice with a focus on strengthening parenting capacity, improve family functioning and focus on the health and wellbeing of vulnerable children and their families.
* Empowering families to make optimal decisions related to their children’s health and development through working with the protective primary carer.
* Health promotion through evidence-based education and information relating to all aspects of parenting including breast feeding, early learning, nutrition and immunisation.
* Early identification and intervention, improve linkages with other early childhood support systems including maternity services, family support, supported playgroup and early intervention services.
* Facilitating system processes related to intake, assessment, allocation and transfer of care for families on discharge to universal platforms where appropriate.
About You
The successful applicant will have:
* Division 1 Registered Nurse (AHPRA)
* Registered Midwife (AHPRA)
* Graduate Diploma, (or Masters) in Maternal and Child Health, Family and Child Health, or equivalent qualification to meet MCH employment requirement in Victoria.
* Previous experience as an Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse.
* Current Victorian driver’s licence.
* Working with Children Check
The days of work are Monday - Friday to meet the demands of a growing Enhanced MCH service.
How We Support You
As part of working with the City of Ballarat, you will have access to a range of supports. This includes wellbeing supports such as EAP, clinical supervision, physiotherapy and an immunisation program.
We pride ourselves on offering an extremely supportive new staff orientation program ensuring you feel equipped in your role.
a You will have opportunities to network and build your professional identity and knowledge through meetings and training opportunities.
You will work for an organisation that is forward-thinking and who values the contributions and impact you make every day in your work.
How to apply:
To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 27 June 2025.
To apply for this position, please provide a current resume and cover letter addressing the to the key selection criteria, which can be found in the position description on the City of Ballarat careers page.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.
Contact
For further information on this position, please contact Rebecca Karslake, Manager Community Child Health on 0437 081 012 or
The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.
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