Graduate Maternal and Child Health NursePosted: 15/01/2025
Closing Date: 22/01/2025
Job Type: Casual
Location: Stonnington Maternal and Child Health Services, located in Armadale, Malvern, Malvern East and Prahran
Job Category: Maternal and Child Health Nursing
The City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.
We actively encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore a career with us.
We aspire to be a leading local government authority and need the very best people who share our belief in community and want to make a difference.
We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic.
There are various benefits available for our team - have a look at "Why Stonnington".
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment processes, please contact Council's Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
We are seeking a new graduate to join us as a casual Maternal and Child Health Nurse.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community by applying your knowledge of child development, alongside your compassion and interpersonal skills, to build supportive relationships with families.
In this role, you will provide a family-centred Maternal and Child Health Service, aimed at maximising the health potential of children aged 0-6 and their families.
As a universal MCH Nurse, you will conduct both centre consultations and home visits to monitor and promote the health, growth, and development of young children.
This includes supporting their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development by offering guidance, support, and information.
You will also provide early intervention by identifying children, parents, and families experiencing vulnerability, empowering them to take action, and facilitating early engagement with services.
The position offers an hourly rate of $72 (including casual loading), along with a qualification allowance and superannuation.
Desired Skills and ExperienceTo succeed in this position, you will need excellent communication skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of families, groups, and service providers.
Strong time management, assessment, and referral skills are also essential, as is an understanding of legislation related to Mandatory Reporting of child abuse.
To be considered, you will need: Current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse and registered midwifeA recognised qualification in Child, Family, and Community NursingAn Employee Working with Children's CheckEnquiries
For role-related inquiries, please contact Samantha Cooke - Coordinator Maternal & Child Health at ******
For inquiries about the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team at 8290 1333.
Please use your cover letter to demonstrate that you have what is needed to 'thrive' and to tell us more about you and why you want this role.
We acknowledge we are meeting on the Traditional Lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the East Kulin Nations and pay our respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, acknowledging their living connection to Country and relationship with the land.
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