Maternal & Child Health Nurse Casua

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovation initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Sustainability programs

Work‑life balance support

Job summary

Cardinia Shire Council is seeking an experienced Division 1 Registered Nurse and Midwife with Maternal and Child Health Nursing accreditation to support community health programs. The role emphasizes independent practice, risk assessment, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will contribute to health promotion, documentation, and ongoing professional development while meeting statutory reporting requirements. Valid Victorian driver's licence is required.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Division 1 Nurse and Midwife.
• Accredited qualifications in Maternal and Child Health Nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment and health promotion skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing community needs.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to assess risk and respond appropriately, including mandatory reporting.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Education

Division 1 Nurse and Midwife (AHPRA)

Maternal and Child Health Nursing accreditation

Job description

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse and Midwife.
• Accredited qualifications in Maternal and Child Health Nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment and health promotion skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing community needs.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Commitment to working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to assess risk and respond appropriately, including mandatory reporting.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Why work with us

• Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.
• A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.
• A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 ***.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.