Maternal and Child Health Nurse

Maternal and Child Health Nurse

• Part Time Position
• 60.8 hours per fortnight
• Salary $100.8K to $109.1K pro rata (Year1 - Year4) + 10% Super + qualification allowance
• Graduates welcome

Mitchell Shire Council is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities on Melbourne's northern growth corridor. Located in the heart of Victoria, Mitchell Shire forms part of the Goulburn River Valley Region, renowned for it’s scenic beauty rich in both history and heritage, within a leisurely drive from the city. We're an easy commute from Melbourne and offer great affordable living for those considering a lifestyle change. 

Mitchell Shire provides a supportive workplace with a real opportunity to make a positive impact on the community. The Council also offers ongoing professional development opportunities and workplace flexibility within a supportive and innovative work environment.

This role is responsible for ensuring a responsive and flexible Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services, which maximizes the health and well being, learning, development and safety outcomes for all children from birth to 6 years of age and their families living in Mitchell Shire

To be successful in this role you will  have Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife and hold recognised qualifications in Maternal and Child Health Nursing.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good working knowledge of MCH programs and an understanding of current practices and the policy environment.
• The ability to develop, build and maintain relationships with a of range internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and to provide advice on a broad range of issues relating to MCH and Immunisation services.

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. 

Applications close at 9am Monday 25 October 2021.

 Mitchell Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation

The successful applicant will be required to obtain an employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
(This is now mandatory for all employees joining Council to meet Child Safe Standards of our Organisation)