About the role:
Council is seeking an application from an enthusiastic, experienced and suitably qualified person to join our team as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse.
Casual Maternal and Child Health roles are required in the Universal MCH program to provide flexible, family focused service to maximise the health potential of all children from birth to 6 years of age and their families. The role ensures high quality evidence-based practice with a focus on strengthening parenting capacity and empowering families to make optimal decisions related to their children’s health and development.
The role is guided by the standards and frameworks of the Victorian MCH program and includes home visiting, first parent groups, KAS assessments and flexible service options. MCH nurses deliver health promotion through evidence-based education and information relating to all aspects of parenting including breast-feeding, early learning, nutrition and immunisation whilst contributing to relevant quality improvement and research projects within the Family, Youth and Children’s unit.
About you:
We are looking for Maternal and Child Health nurses who have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with families, colleagues, welfare and early year’s professionals.
You are required to have current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse and registered midwife, and a recognised postgraduate maternal and Child Health qualification for employment in Victoria. You will also need a current Victorian drivers licence and Working with Children’s Check.
For further information regarding this position, please contact Marg Gallagher, MCH and Immunisation Team Leader on 0409 166 891.
About us:
Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.
Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. We deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.
Carpool services are on offer for travel between Marong and Wedderburn.
To apply:
Please download the application guidelines(PDF, 335KB) and the position description(PDF, 172KB) from the Council website.
Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.
You can apply by the following methods:
Applications for this position will be accepted as they are received.
Monthly based
Shire of Loddon,Victoria,Australia
Shire of Loddon,Victoria,Australia
