Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
Established in 2002, Carbal Medical Services is a not-for profit, charitable organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive health services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Toowoomba and Warwick regions. Carbal's core mission is to provide holistic primary health care, fostering positive health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and their families. Through innovative community outreach, culturally tailored programs and a commitment to addressing grassroots needs, Carbal is making a lasting impact in the region.
Position Overview The Child Health Nurse will be responsible for delivering child health care services and increasing access to and use of antenatal, postnatal and child and maternal health services for Indigenous Families. The Growing Deadly Families program (GDF) aims to increase access to and use of the better start to life approach which ensures more Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children are healthy and ready for school by investing child and maternal health programs in the critical early years of life. The role provides consultation, education, liaison services to other internal and external services and organisations in the Toowoomba region.
We require a Child Health Nurse for both our Toowoomba Clinic & Warwick Clinic.
Provide education for families around good health and illness prevention, early intervention and behavioral modification for their children.Monitor progress of childhood vaccinations in accordance with current schedules.Provide child vaccinations, assisted by Carbal Registered Nurses (if necessary) and ensure accurate immunisation records are kept.Provide regular child health checks to identify and monitor appropriate child health and development.Follow up health issues of any children and liaise with General Practitioners around any health needs e.g. hearing, nutrition etc.Ensure child receives appropriate specialist and allied health involvement e.g. speech therapy, dental, early intervention services.Deliver services to the community in a culturally appropriate manner.Link and cross refer to appropriate Carbal Programs.Requirements: Current registration with AHPRA. This is a mandatory requirement of the position.Interest in and understanding of issues that relate to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families.Knowledge with working with children and families through their antenatal and postnatal journeys.Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships.Demonstrated effective organisational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines and manage competing priorities within a team environment.Satisfactory Police Check – no Serious/Criminal/Court RecordCurrent Open C Class Driver's License valid in QueenslandCurrent CPR certificationPrevious experience working in the Not-For-Profit sectorExperience in working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a clear understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CultureWhat We Can Offer You Salary Sacrificing Options: Increase your take-home pay with our salary sacrificing options.Impactful Work: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team making a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Inclusive Environment: Work in a supportive, culturally rich environment that values diversity and inclusivity.Flexible Pay Access: Through our new "Paytime" system, access a portion of your pay as you earn it.Christmas Leave: Enjoy two weeks off over the Christmas period (taken from annual leave and public holiday leave).Free Gym Membership: Stay healthy with access to a gym membership (conditions apply).Employee Assistance Program: Access professional support services to ensure your wellbeing.Annual Uniform Allowance: Receive an allowance to maintain your professional attire.Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from discounts with our tyre service partner.Staff Events: Participate in all-staff events held two to four times a year.Professional Development: Enrol in our comprehensive suite of online professional development courses, developed exclusively by Carbal and nationally accredited with peak bodies.This is a non-identified position. Carbal is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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