Maternal & Child Health Nurse

Part time, Casual/Temporary, Full time, Contract, Permanent Job Task Analysis - Maternal and Child Health Nurse Physical Health Assessment - Maternal and Child Health Nurse Our maternal and child health team have several MCH nurse positions available: 1 x permanent full time 1 x temporary full time parental leave position 1 x fixed term (12 month) part time (3 days) position multiple casual relieving positions We are looking for Maternal and Child Health Nurses who enjoy providing a high-quality range of support services to families within the City of Kingston. The role The City of Kingston has a cohesive, friendly Maternal and Child Health team providing high quality services to families. We need nurses with sound knowledge base who are committed to working in partnership with families, using a flexible service delivery approach within the team environment. We are looking for nurses who are innovative and actively pursues the goals of ‘Best Practice’. The successful candidates will benefit from Council’s generous staff education and development program. About Us The City of Kingston is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. About you To be successful in this role, you will be a dedicated and caring professional focused on providing support to the families within the City of Kingston. You will have the ability to work independently and to provide advice on a broad range of issues relating to MCH Services. You will hold current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registrations with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as general nurse and midwife and hold a post graduate qualification in Child, Family and Community Nursing. Valid Victorian Driver’s licence and own vehicle Current Working with Children Check Willingness to undergo a national police check The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together What we can offer As an employee of the City of Kingston, you will have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including social club initiatives, health and wellbeing activities, and health insurance. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. We look forward to hearing from you For any inquiries about the position, please contact Helen Watson on ***. To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au Equal Opportunity Statement Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation. Inclusivity Statement We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr