About the role
Our team of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurses promote optimal child health in children under 6 years of age through developmental assessment, monitoring health, and providing an advisory, supportive and educative primary health service to their families and caregivers.

Work type: Temporary part-time – 53.2 hours per fortnight commencing ASAP until 13^th June 2025.
Classification: MCHN Year 1 – 4 ($53.48 – 58.36 p/h) plus super & allowances

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a maternal and child health service delivered within the service program guidelines and standards.
• Commitment to the provision of a quality service and continuous improvement.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills.
• Meet all requirements in respect to service agreements and relevant legislation.
• Contribute to the overall development of the service by displaying team work.
• Ensure that work practices reflect the organisational values and expected behaviours.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Division One and Midwife with a post-graduate qualification in Child and Family Health nursing (minimum of Graduate Diploma if qualified in 1999 or later). 
• If qualified outside Victoria, completion, or willingness to complete, additional training to be eligible to practice in Victoria as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse.
• Current Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Police Records Check.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver the Victorian Maternal & Child Health program to a diverse range of families. 
• Well-developed communication skills including interpersonal and written skills.
• General computer literacy – specific knowledge of CDIS MCH system or willingness to learn.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required under the current state government orders.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

A career with us
We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and be a part of setting the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace.  With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx to view all the benefits to you working at the City.

We’re committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people.  We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. 

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Nicole Carver | Coordinator Community Child Health | Nicole.Carver@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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