Stonnington Maternal and Child Health Services, located in Armadale, Malvern, Malvern East and Prahran
Maternal and Child Health Nursing
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Please view the below documents for this position:
We are seeking a new graduate to join us as a casual Maternal and Child Health Nurse. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community by applying your knowledge of child development, alongside your compassion and interpersonal skills, to build supportive relationships with families in the area.
In this role, you will provide a family-centred Maternal and Child Health Service, aimed at maximising the health potential of children aged 0-6 and their families within the municipality. As a universal MCH Nurse, you will conduct both centre consultations and home visits to monitor and promote the health, growth, and development of young children. This includes supporting their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development by offering guidance, support, and information. You will also provide early intervention by identifying children, parents, and families experiencing vulnerability, empowering them to take action, and facilitating early engagement with services.
The position offers an hourly rate of $72 (including casual loading), along with a qualification allowance and superannuation.
Desired Skills and Experience
To succeed in this position, you will need excellent communication skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of families, groups, and service providers. Strong time management, assessment, and referral skills are also essential, as is an understanding of legislation related to Mandatory Reporting of child abuse.
To be considered, you will need:
A current driver’s licence
Current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse and registered midwife
A recognised qualification in Child, Family, and Community Nursing
An Employee Working with Children’s Check
Enquiries
For role-related inquiries, please contact Samantha Cooke - Coordinator Maternal & Child Health on scooke@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For inquiries about the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team at 8290 1333.
Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’ (as noted in the Success Profile) and to tell us more about you and why you want this internal role.
