Maternal and Child Health

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse Relievers Work type Casual Location 39A Clow Street Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse Relievers Casual relieving positions $59+ per hour (plus 25 per cent casual loading) About the Role Do you enjoy the special rewards of working with CALD families in a diverse community? We are looking to appoint Maternal and Child Health Nurses to improve outcomes for children and families in the Greater Dandenong community. In order to provide a range of MCH service activities across the Universal and Enhanced MCH programs to CALD and vulnerable families with children 0-School age, the successful applicants will need to have: a flexible approach in response to delivering the Universal and Enhanced MCH program a flexible service delivery to outreach families who are unable to access the Universal MCH centres direct service delivery as per DET MCH Framework to families across the City of Greater Dandenong knowledge and understanding about Refugee Health and community needs All applicants must hold a current Victorian Registration as Division 1 nurse and midwifery endorsement, MCH qualifications and have specialist knowledge and experience working with families with children 0-School age in the Victorian MCH program. Benefits of working with us Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation. Our benefits include Salary sacrifice childcare (where available) Flexible working options supported including hybrid work Access to learning & development programs including study assistance Reward & recognition programs Health initiatives Access to our support and wellbeing programs For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member. Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To Apply Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the key selection criteria contained in the role statement. To view a copy of this Role Statement and to apply, please click on the link below. You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling/psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing. The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an international criminal history check), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, Culture, Country and waters. #J-18808-Ljbffr