MCH Line Nurse, Women's, Maternal & Child Health

This recruitment process is for 6 Maternal Child Health Line Nurses

About the role:

Maternal and Child Health line is a 24-hour telephone service supporting Victorian families with children's health and development from pregnancy to starting school

Maternal and Child Health Line operates as a component of the Victorian Maternal and Child Health Service. The Maternal and Child Health Line nurses actively listen and respond to the immediate concerns of callers utilising evidence-based practice by providing quality guidance, information, support, counselling, and referral to Maternal and Child Health and other agencies.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Can you demonstrate the following?

• Provide a quality, professional 24-hour maternal and child health telephone service to promote and support the health and wellbeing of families and young children from birth to starting school.
• Be proficient in professional maternal and child health nursing practices and procedures. Have an understanding of contemporary and social issues facing families and the resources available within the community for addressing these issues.
• Have a sound knowledge of evidence informed sleep and settling practices.
• Promote and actively link families to Universal Maternal and Child Health services and other locally based support services for families.
• Work co-operatively with team members, managers and stakeholders.
• Keep accurate and complete records in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

Mandatory: Meets the qualification requirements for a Maternal and Child Health nurse as set out in Section 4 of the MCH Service Guidelines (DHHS 2019) including

Holding current registration with AHPRA as:

• a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• a Registered Midwife, and

in addition to the above registrations, hold an accredited postgraduate degree/diploma (or equivalent) in maternal and child health nursing

• A minimum of 2 years recent experience in community Maternal and Child Health Practice

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service \& Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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