Aboriginal Child Health Nurse (Contract)

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We are offering 6-12 week contracts for Child Health Nurses. These roles involve delivering professional, evidence-based healthcare to children and the community, with a special emphasis on Aboriginal health. Ideal candidates will have experience in both practice settings and working with Aboriginal communities.Key Responsibilities for Child Health Nurse:Provide professional evidence-based child health care to individuals, families, and the community utilising a holistic and culturally acceptable approach.Conduct comprehensive health checks from birth to school entry, including a school entry health assessment in collaboration with the school health nurse.Coordinate and assist with the Enhanced Aboriginal Child Health Schedule (EACHS) for children aged 0-5 years, particularly for those at high risk.Perform postnatal depression screening for mothers during 6-8 week and 3-4 month baby checks at GOS, referring to specialist services as needed.Administer immunisations and record them in the Australian Immunisation Register according to the WA Immunisation Schedule for the 0-5 age group.Develop strategies to ensure timely immunisations and follow up to ensure full immunisation by 63 months of age.Participate in multi-disciplinary interagency meetings, especially with the Department of Child Protection and Family Support (DCPFS), and liaise with clinical staff to support at-risk families.Conduct health checks for children in care within 30 days of referral.Provide health education to families to develop parenting skills through culturally appropriate parenting group sessions.Ensure access to information on child and family services.Submit monthly reports in line with the child health funding agreement.Coordinate patient referrals for specialist care with the Paediatrician for children aged 0-5 years.Qualifications:Preferred: Post Graduate Qualifications preferably in Remote Area Nursing or Child Health NursingExperienced Maternal/Child Health NurseCurrent registration with AHPRA.Proven experience in child health nursing and Aboriginal health.Strong understanding of holistic and culturally appropriate healthcare practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.Proficient in record-keeping and reporting.Benefits:Accommodation providedTravel expenses coveredCompetitive ratesRefer a friend bonus Weekly pay If you are interested in this position please apply or send your CV through to alternatively you can call me on , option 3.


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