Job Description
Child and Family Health Registered Nurse
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Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative Redfern – Redfern NSW
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The Aboriginal Medical Service Cooperative Limited (AMS Redfern) was established in **** and was the first Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) in Australia. We are a multi-disciplinary health care facility with Medical, Chronic Care, Drug & Alcohol, Mental Health, Dental and Public Health units. We work together to provide a high level of patient care whilst servicing our local community needs.
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About the role
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a part-time Child and Family Health Registered Nurse to join the AMS Redfern.
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As the Child and Family Health Registered Nurse you will be responsible for:
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Undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, providing a safe and responsive quality nursing practice, and monitoring and evaluating progress towards goals and outcomes for children ages 0-5 years old and their families.
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Completing health and development checks for children, providing referrals and coordinating comprehensive care with a multidisciplinary team and/or other required stakeholders.
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Managing patient referrals, waitlists and bookings, administering vaccinations, interpreting and following up on diagnostic test results and reports, and continuously monitoring and evaluating nursing care provided.
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Engaging with children and their families in a culturally safe and respectful way, fostering open, honest and compassionate professional relationships.
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Providing information and education to families to enable them to make decisions, implement treatment plans and follow up care.
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Providing emotional and psychological support to children and their families and advocacy throughout their care and treatment.
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Carrying out nursing practice in accordance with legislation, standards, codes and guidelines and demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional development.
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What we are looking for
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Demonstrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness and knowledge.
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Postgraduate qualification relevant to the role of a Child and Family Health Nurse (or currently enrolled in a tertiary course with completion within 12 months of employment) and/or a minimum of 5 years equivalent work experience in child and family health.
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Authorised Nurse Immuniser or willingness to obtain certification.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience building therapeutic and professional relationships.
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Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Best Practice software and/or ability to learn new systems.
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Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing and registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
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Valid Working with Children Check, National Police Check and evidence of health vaccinations.
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At AMS Redfern we offer:
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A supportive work environment with excellent work life balance. (Monday to Friday working hours, 3 days per week)
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A central inner-city location close to transport, cafes, restaurants and amenities.
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A competitive salary with generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900.
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Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
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Please contact Human Resources ****** or on ********* if you have any questions regarding this prospect or to request a copy of the position description.
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📌 Part-Time Child & Family Health Nurse (0-5) - 3 Days/Wk (New South Wales)
🏢 Aboriginal Medical Services Redfern
📍 New South Wales