2x Part Time Permanent Positions
2-3 days per week (Hours and days are negotiable)
95% of Year 1 MCH Nurse classification, $107,683 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% Super
About Melton City Council
Melton City is Australia’s fastest growing local government area and is experiencing high demand for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services.
Council recognises the benefits that MCH can provide to children and families, and the important role that the service plays to improve the early identification of children who need more support.
That is why we are significantly increasing the support provided to our MCH team through the recent establishment of a dedicated MCH department and increased employment conditions and benefits.
The Opportunity
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) sits within City Life directorate here at Melton City Council and provides a family focused primary health care service that optimises the health and development of children 0-6 years and supports families to be confident and capable in their decision making related to their children.
Victorian Maternal and Child Health Student Nurse Model (VMCHSNM) position reports to MCH Nurse Educator/Team Leader, liaising with MCH Coordinator and the MCH Manager.
Key Responsibilities
This position will be limited to providing the first three Key Ages and Stages (KAS) consultations, and any supporting additional or telephone consultations 0-6 weeks within the Universal MCH program.
Deliver a high quality MCH nursing service to families (0-6 weeks) that is consistent with the guidelines and standards set out by the Department of Health (DH).
Practice in accordance with the professional codes, guidelines and standards that apply to their registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a registered nurse and registered midwife.
Identify and report suspected child abuse in accordance with legislative requirements and bring to the attention of line manager.
Ensure the supervisor is aware of any potential risks within the MCH Service.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Hold current registration with AHPRA:
Registered Nurse (Division 1)
Registered Midwife, and
In addition to the above registrations, is a student of an accredited postgraduate diploma/degree (or equivalent) in maternal and child health nursing and will have satisfactorily completed: 150 hours of clinical experience in the MCH program AND the theoretical content to support Universal MCH nursing practice.
Must be willing to work across a range of MCH centres, if required.
Where an offer of employment as an MCH nurse is made then there should be a commitment to accept any such offer on completion of course.
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Satisfactory completion of 150 hours of clinical experience in the MCH program AND the theoretical content to support Universal MCH nursing practice at a Victorian University.
Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.
Culture and Values
Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too.
We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:
Motivate
Empower
Lead
Trust
Open
Nurture
Benefits
There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:
5 weeks annual leave*
Flexible Working Hours
Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
4th Year for MCH Nurses, Immunisation Nurses and Lactation Consultants
Reimbursement of AHPRA Registration if we are your primary employer
Clinical Supervision Program for all nursing staff
MCH nurse Graduate Program (2 years)
Mentorship, peer support and opportunities to build essential skills and leadership capacity
16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*
3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*
Family Room available including Breastfeeding Facilities (Melton City Council | Australian Breastfeeding Association)
Affirmation and Transition of Gender Leave
Cultural and Ceremonial Leave
Emergency Management Leave
Wellbeing initiatives
Subsidised Uniforms
Most importantly, we offer a great multidisciplinary team of colleagues working together to build service capacity for Melton.
How To Apply
If you require further information about the position, please contact Libby Singleton, MCH Nurse Educator on 0438 919 721.
Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role.
To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check.
We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse.
Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 21 November 2024
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