Casual Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Nurse

Casual position
Flexible hours available
$60.02 - $64.65 per hour plus 25% casual loading and Super

Reporting to the Maternal & Child Health Team Leader, this is an opportunity for Maternal & Child Health Nurses to work with our experienced, cohesive team of MCH Nurses at the City of Boroondara in casual roles. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Duties

Promote healthy outcomes for children and their families
Provide a comprehensive and focused approach to managing the physical, emotional or social factors affecting families in contemporary communities
Provide opportunities for social interaction of the parent and child
Provide families with timely, accurate and relevant information and resources to assist them achieve and maintain maximum health potential.

Skills and Experience

Demonstrated clinical experience in Maternal & Child Health
Commitment to family centred practice within an integrated early years’ service mode
Awareness of child and family health issues, normal child development, family dynamics and promotion of maternal well being
Able to use computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Mircrosoft Outlook, and CDIS.

Qualifications & Employment Requirements

Post graduate qualification in Maternal & Child Health Nursing (Essential)
Registered General Division 1 Nurse & Midwife qualification recognised by AHPRA (Essential)
Current driver’s licence (Essential)
Satisfactory completion of a National Police Record Check & Working with Children Check

Want to know more?

For further information about this opportunity please refer to the Position Description, or contact Janet Shortal, Coordinator Maternal & Child Health during business hours on (03) 9278 4607 for a confidential discussion.

What sets us apart?

A supportive and friendly workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Staff benefits such as flexible working arrangements, wellbeing programs, gym and pool memberships
An investment in your ongoing professional development and career growth

Employment requirements

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.
All City of Boroondara employees must be fully vaccinated. Appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to provision of evidence of vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencement.

How to apply

Please submit your application online. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.

If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Clearance. Additionally, some applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Working together

We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Boroondara Customer First Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.

We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can.

Who are we?

The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.

You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.

With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!

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