Job title: Child and Family Health Nurse Company: Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation Salary: Earn up to $117,600 gross per annum plus superannuation, depending on experienceTemporary accommodation, up to 6 weeks + Relocation assistance to help you get to Broken Hill Working M-F, 8.30am to 5.00pm only + 5 weeks paid annual leave per year + ADOs $5,000 Retention Bonus Summary: Our supportive team is on the lookout for an experienced Child and Family Health Nurse to join us to provide a quality health service to the Aboriginal people of far western New South Wales.
About Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation
Maari Ma Health is an Aboriginal community-controlled regional health service that has been providing a quality service to the Aboriginal people of far western New South Wales for more than 20 years and employs over 140 people within the region.
About the role
Reporting to the Manager Healthy Start, this full-time opportunity involves providing a quality health service to the Aboriginal people of far western New South Wales.
Incentives for this position
Retention bonus of $5,000 paid following 1 and 2 years of full-time service Temporary accommodation for up to 6 weeks Relocation assistance to help you get to Broken Hill Home base travel allowance of $600 on completion of each 6 months of service for 2 years.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinating and assisting in a wide variety of child and family treatments and care activities using a patient-centered approach in a general practice clinic.
Working as part of the Child and Family Program within the Maari Ma footprint to provide safe and effective Child and Family Health services and ensure continuity of care for children and families.
Preceptoring and supporting Aboriginal Health Practitioners and trainees with child and family health services.
Providing quality child and family health nurse services to families within the Maari Ma region, focusing on Broken Hill and Wilcannia.
Using a strength-based, wellness focus to build parental confidence and skills through the provision of information, resources, interventions, guidance, and role modeling safe responsive care.
Utilizing evidence-based screening tools and assessments to identify health variations or vulnerabilities and negotiate individual care plans.
Working with the GP and visiting Paediatrician to provide care for children with special needs.
Liaising with FWLHD staff to facilitate continuity of care for families.
Partnering with Healthy Start AHPs to develop strategies to effectively access clients.
Providing practical and clinical support to AHPs in the community.
Delivering services in both community and clinic-based settings.
Maintaining recall systems, managing bookings for clinics and referrals, and ensuring the maintenance of a current population list.
Skills and experience
Current unconditional registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse Postgraduate qualification relevant to performing the role of a Child and Family Health Nurse.
Recognized credentials in a preceptorship role or ability to complete a certified Preceptorship course within the first six months of employment.
Current or ability to obtain within 3 months of commencing employment, authorization as an immunisation provider in New South Wales.
Evidence of recent post-registration experience working with families and young children.
Ability to work in a way that fosters mutual respect in a cross-cultural environment.
Understanding and commitment to the principles of primary health care and their relation to maternal and infant health, particularly Indigenous children.
High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of population health and primary health care, especially as they relate to Aboriginal communities.
Computing skills relevant to the position and competent in the use of information and communication technology.
Current unrestricted driver's license and a safe driving record with the ability to undertake regular outreach travel.
Maari Ma offers a great range of benefits
Annual salary up to $117,600 gross per annum plus superannuation, depending on experience.
Working Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm, no shift, weekend, or on-call.
Generous Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per year.
Onsite parking, uniform, and further allowances.
5 weeks Annual Leave Paid accrued days off (up to 12 per year) Christmas Closure including additional paid leave to cover the period (4 days) Flexible leave accrual Public holidays off Annual salary increases.
Access to use our accredited health care service for you and your family (conditions apply) The Location:
We are proud to work on Paakintji country.
The Oasis of the Outback, Broken Hill is a living, breathing time capsule where the local Aboriginal Culture blends seamlessly with a rising modern art scene.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Simply click on the "Working with us" page of our website and follow the prompts.
All Maari Ma Aboriginal Health employees are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccination or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply for this position.
Maari Ma acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land in which we live, and we pay our respect to their Elders both past and present and emerging.
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