Banyule's Maternal and Child Health Unit are seeking passionate and professional Maternal and Child Health Nurses to join this Innovative team as casual relievers.

As a Maternal and Child Health Nurse you will:

• Apply advanced nursing skills to deliver the universal Maternal and Child Health Service.
• Promote, support and strengthen the health and well-being of families with children aged from birth to six years by practicing a family centered strength based approach.
• Use health promotion and educational strategies with children, families and communities.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of State policy directions including the Blueprint for Early Childhood and Education 2008, Victorian Early Years Learning and Developmental Framework (VEYLDF).
• Comprehensive understanding of the Competency Standards for the MCHN in Victoria 2010.
• Comprehensive understanding of laws around child protection, mandatory reporting and Child First, including Child Well Being and Safety Act 2008
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a general nurse and midwife
• Qualification in Family and Child Health or equivalent
• Current drivers licence
• Current working with Children Check
• Lactation qualifications and Level 2 First Aid desirable 

If you have highly developed skills and understanding in ensuring an efficient and effective MCH service we would like to hear from you.

 We offer our staff an attractive pay rate and a supportive work environment.

For more information:

Access the position description below. You may contact Trish McKerrell, Maternal and Child Health Team Leader on 94579925 for a confidential conversation.

To Apply:

Applicants must address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description in their cover letter. You must also provide your resume. For more information on how to apply, please refer to the Application Guidelines via the link below.