Maternal & Child Health Nurse

• Permanent – Full Time – 38 hours per week
• Nurse Yr 2 EBA 2020 – $123,209.31 per annum (pro rata) + super + applicable allowances
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives

We are looking for a Maternal and Child Health nurse who will:

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of families, communities, and colleagues.
• Provide high quality, family-centred care from the perinatal period through to school age.  
• Work according to the Maternal and Child Health Program Guidelines.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, seeking clarification when necessary.
• Contribute to the team effectively, add value to team activities and encourage a supportive team environment.
• Hold a current driver’s license.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Join an innovative Maternal and Child Health team.
• Work within an integrated Family Services unit; working closely alongside Integrated Family Services, Supported Playgroups, Immunisation, as well as more broadly with other Allied Health Professionals.
• Experience working in both integrated Community hubs and standalone MCH Centres and in an outreach capacity.
• You will be supported in maintaining clinical excellence through generous professional development opportunities and the clinical support offered through monthly team supervision.
• You will also enjoy Yarra’s commitment to sustainable transport by having the option to use one of our electric bikes for travel to client’s homes and, of course, the vibrant, inner-city community that makes up the City of Yarra.

Desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with Child First/Orange Door and Child Protection.

Yarra City Council is an exciting and flexible Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture, diversity, continual progression and development of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact the MCH Coordinator via [email protected] using the subject line: Maternal & Child Health Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs.

 702487 – Maternal and Child Health Nurse – Position Description.pdf

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.