Are you a compassionate nurse with a passion for shaping the lives of young minds? We're seeking a talented Registered Nurse with a specialisation in Child and Paediatrics to join our dynamic team!
Your expertise as a RN will shine through in centre-based activities like early childhood developmental assessments, health screenings, growth checks, feeding support, and nutritional guidance. You'll also be involved in impactful group programs, home visiting programs, hearing clinics, enuresis programs, immunisation clinics, and parenting support initiatives.
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About us:
We provide a range of community health and support services for children and their parents or carers to give every child the best possible start in life. Services may be offered in the home, or in community health centre and clinics. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of child health nurses, health workers and early intervention clinicians (either social workers or psychologists).
About the role:
A Nurse Grade 5 is a Registered Nurse (RN) who:
- Provides nursing services within community health service settings; and
- Demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements,
- NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation, and context of care.
Core clients for child health are 0-5 years and activities include:
- Centre based activities:
- Early childhood developmental assessment and education and anticipatory guidance are provided by appointment.
- Health assessments, surveillance, and screening
- Growth and developmental checks
- Early feeding support
- Nutritional information
- Group programs, Universal home visiting program, Intensive home visiting program, Hearing Clinic, The Enuresis program, Immunisation, Infant feeding clinic, First Steps Program, Circle of Security.
- Parenting support (seminars, groups, and individual interventions)
- Referrals to other services
- “Drop in” for short review based at the Gladstone Community Health Centre
- A relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma desirable position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.
About you:
- Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and their families.
- Proven ability to provide clinical education and support and demonstrate own ongoing professional development.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team, patients and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $60,553 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $41.73 - $53.53 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services at [email protected] and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5B620707
Applications close: Sunday, 2 March 2025
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