Do you want to
make an IMPACT?
Maternal and Child
Health Nurse – Universal and Enhanced Services
Location
:
Maternal
Child Health Nurse Services Churchill, Morwell, Moe and Traralgon
Employment type: 1
x Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week)
1 x Permanent Part Time (26.6 Hours per week)
Please Note: Part
Time applications at any FTE will be considered
Rate: As per the Latrobe City Council Enterprise
Agreement including applicable allowances
We're looking for a
Maternal and Child Health Nurse –
Universal and Enhanced Services
to join our Family Services team.
In this
role, you'll provide advisory, supportive and educative primary health services
to families with children from birth to school age, helping to improve child
health, wellbeing and developmental outcomes through early intervention,
prevention and family-centred care.
This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference
in the lives of children and families, delivering both universal and enhanced
Maternal and Child Health services while working collaboratively with a range
of health, community and family support professionals.
Why Join Us at Council?
When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a real
impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child
safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing.
We offer:
Opportunities
to support your learning, development and career progression
A
collaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
Meaningful
work where you can make a difference in the community
A
positive and inclusive workplace culture
Flexible
working arrangements to support your work-life balance
Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you to
grow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.
What You'll be Doing
Deliver
Key Age and Stage consultations, health assessments and developmental
monitoring for children from birth to school age.
Conduct




initial home visits and provide ongoing support to families through
Universal and Enhanced Maternal and Child Health programs.
Identify
vulnerable and at-risk children and families, providing early
intervention, support and referrals to appropriate specialist services.
Develop
robust relationships with parents, carers, community agencies and health
professionals to support integrated service delivery.
Provide
education and guidance to parents on child health, development, parenting
and family wellbeing.
Maintain
accurate client records, case notes and reporting requirements in line
with legislative and program standards.
About You
You are a compassionate and experienced Maternal and Child
Health professional who is passionate about supporting children and families to
thrive.
You bring strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and
a family-centred approach to care.
You enjoy building trusted relationships
with families and stakeholders and are committed to providing high-quality
services that improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children.
Key Selection Criteria
Demonstrated
knowledge of Universal and Enhanced Maternal and Child Health principles,
guidelines and practice.
Proven
experience providing advisory, supportive and educative primary health
services to families with children from birth to school age, including
vulnerable and at-risk families.
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive
relationships with families, multidisciplinary teams and community service
providers.




Registered
Nurse (Division 1), registered with AHPRA, with qualifications in
Midwifery and Maternal and Child Health/Child and Family Health.
We
encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and
experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and
satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children's Check
A current Victorian Driver Licence is also required.
Interested or want to learn more?
Contact
Kate Dalton – Coordinator Family Health and
Development
on
04•• ••• 835
.
All discussions about recruitment at
Council are confidential.
Ready to Apply?
Please click apply now to start your application.
We're
looking forward to receiving your application by
5.00pm
on
Friday 4 September ****.
Belonging at Latrobe City Council
At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a
safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We
have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child
safe organisation.
Our recruitment practices reflect this.
We value diversity
and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and
identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
To learn more about how we support diversity, inclusion and
belonging, visit our Opportunities for Every Talent page (link).
We are
committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support
through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander applicants.
For further information, contact
••••@latrobe.vic.gov.au
or
13•• ••• 700
.
If you require
reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact
our Careers team at
••••@latrobe.vic.gov.au
or *********.

📌 Maternal And Child Health Nurse – Universal And Enhanced Services (Traralgon)
🏢 LaTrobe City Council
📍 Traralgon