Child Health Nurse
Job No:
Ngala288
Location:
Kensington
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Full Time, Part Time and Casual
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Immediate start
- Kensington Location
The Organisation:
Ngala is a leading organisation in early childhood education and support and has been serving the Western Australian community for over 120 years. Ngala strive to enhance the experience of parenting and the development of young children. Ngala is an organisation that values children and families, and offers a great place to work.
The Position:
Family Services at Kensington are looking for Registered Nurses with postgraduate qualifications in Child and Family Health to join their team on a full time, part time and casual basis within the Day Stay and Overnight Stay services. Hours- Monday - Friday shift work and night duty maybe required.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse with postgrad qualifications in Child and Family Health who can:
- Work alongside parents to identify their strengths and develop their capacity to understand and care for their children
- Use active listening to assist families in identifying desired goals in a respectful manner
- Have an advanced knowledge of family systems and the ability to assess the health needs of children and parents
- Collaborate with parents in developing care plans with small achievable steps to reach their goals
- Link families with appropriate community and Ngala resources
- Provide evidence- based information relating to child development, parenting and family health
- Work a variety of shifts Monday to Friday
Job Description and Selection Criteria: The Position Description provides a detailed listing of all responsibilities and performance expectations for this position. You are encouraged to read it through prior to applying.
Click here to view the Position Description.
Enquiries: Please direct any enquiries to Stephanie Walsh on 9368 9372
To Apply: To be considered for this vacancy, please answer the questions below and upload your resume.
Closing Date Monday 29th January 2018
Ngala is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
“Ngala is committed to ensuring that all staff who work with children are immunised against Whooping Cough (Pertussis) and Influenza for the ongoing protection of our clients."
Please Note: All applications will remain in our secure system.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.