Maternal & Child Health Nurse
- Casual opportunity
- As per ANMF Award 2020 from $51.82853 – $52.83477 per hour based on qualification and experience
- + 12% superannuation
About Us:
The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.
About the Role:
The MCH Nurse is responsible for promoting healthy outcomes for children and their families by delivering a universal primary health service from birth to school age, while providing a comprehensive and focused approach to managing the physical, emotional, and social factors affecting families in contemporary communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ongoing monitoring and assessment of children to enable identification of children and families who require further assessment, intervention and support.
- Implementation of strategies to bring families together and foster social networks and strengthen community connections.
- Comply with the mandatory requirement of reporting children at risk to the Department of Human Services in accordance with relevant legislation and Council procedure.
- Involvement in community strengthening activities designed to engage and build capacity within the community and reduce social isolation for parents.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated ability to work as a clinical nurse specialist with minimal day to day supervision.
- Skills in assessment, case management and referral.
- Knowledge of current issues affecting the Maternal and Child Health Service.
- Understanding of the requirements of Mandatory Reporting.
Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:
We value your health and wellbeing and offer:
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
- Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
- Annual Flu Vaccinations.
- Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.
We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:
- Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
- Access to study leave.
- On the job training.
For further information about this position, please contact Rachael Frampton, Director – Community & Planning on 5795 0000.
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Please complete an online application form and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications without the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.