Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse Relievers

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse Relievers

Greater Dandenong City Council – Dandenong VIC

Casual/Temporary

4mo ago , from Greater Dandenong City Council

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse Relievers

Casual relieving positions

$59+ per hour (plus 25 per cent casual loading)

AboutUs

Located35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The centralactivities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centreand includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well asthe highly popular Dandenong Market.

GreaterDandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia,with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whomwere born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care andsocial assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

Weare a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamicand rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognisethat our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our communityand the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development ofour people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged,accountable, creative and honest.

About the Role

Do you enjoy the special rewards of working with CALD families in a diverse community?

We are looking to appoint Maternal and Child Health Nurses to improve outcomes for children and families in the Greater Dandenong community.

In order to provide a range of MCH service activities across the Universal and Enhanced MCH programs to CALD and vulnerable families with children 0-School age, the successful applicants will need to have:

• a flexible approach in response to delivering the Universal and Enhanced MCH program
• a flexible service delivery to outreach families who are unable to access the Universal MCH centres
• direct service delivery as per DET MCH Framework to families across the City of Greater Dandenong
• knowledge and understanding about Refugee Health and community needs

All applicants must hold a current Victorian Registration as Division 1 nurse and midwifery endorsement, MCH qualifications and have specialist knowledge and experience working with families with children 0-School age in the Victorian MCH program.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include

• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
• Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
• Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
• Reward & recognition programs
• Health initiatives
• Access to our support and wellbeing programs

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

Location: 39A Clow Street, Dandenong

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