About The Role
Our team of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurses promote optimal child health in children under 6 years of age through developmental assessment, monitoring health, and providing an advisory, supportive, and educative primary health service to their families and caregivers.
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (0.6 FTE)
Fixed Term Part-Time (0.6 FTE) to 27 April 2027
Fixed Term Part-Time (0.6 FTE) to 4 May 2027
Classification: MCHN Year 1 – 4 ($59.03 - $64.42 p/h) plus super & allowances
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a maternal and child health service delivered within the service program guidelines and standards.
* Commitment to the provision of a quality service and continuous improvement.
* Maintain professional knowledge and skills.
* Meet all requirements in respect to service agreements and relevant legislation.
* Contribute to the overall development of the service by displaying team work.
* Ensure that work practices reflect the organisational values and expected behaviours.
About You
* Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Division One and Midwife with a post-graduate qualification in Child and Family Health nursing (minimum of Graduate Diploma if qualified in 1999 or later).
* If qualified outside Victoria, completion, or willingness to complete, additional training to be eligible to practice in Victoria as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver the Victorian Maternal & Child Health program to a diverse range of families.
* Well-developed communication skills including interpersonal and written skills.
* General computer literacy – specific knowledge of CDIS MCH system or willingness to learn.
* Current Working with Children Check.
* Candidates who are yet to graduate, will be required to provide a letter from their University, stating they have completed the requirements of the course prior to commencement.
Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
Child Safety Responsibilities
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments.
Enquiries: Ashley Shaw – Talent Acquisition Partner | ashaw@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Please contact careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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