Registered Nurse/Midwife

Queen Elizabeth Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

ADO’s and 14 weeks parental leave

Five weeks annual leave

Training and development

Wellbeing program

Onsite car parking

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Centre in Victoria is seeking casual Registered Nurses, Midwives, Enrolled Nurses or Early Years workers to support our early parenting services. You will rotate across Noble Park and Hastings centres, providing care and education to families with young children in a supportive, inclusive environment.

The role requires registration with AHPRA, a relevant nursing or childcare qualification, and the ability to work across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Nurse/Midwife/Enrolled Nurse or Early Years worker with relevant registration
• Experience in facilitating group education and community health
• Knowledge of child development and safety standards
• Understanding of OH&S and infection control requirements
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Responsibilities

• Fill in as required on a rotating roster at Noble Park or Hastings centres
• Deliver safe, evidence-based person-centered care to children and families
• Work across all parenting programs including PASDS and group activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support infant, child and family needs
• Adhere to policy, legislative requirements and safety guidelines

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Self-directed

Group education

First 1000 days knowledge

Infant/child assessment

Legislation & OH&S

Driver’s license

Education

Division 1 RN and/or Midwifery

Enrolled Nurse

Diploma in Early Childhood

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Employee TypeCasual

Contact information

• Contact NameLisa McHugh
• Contact Phone[phone]

Description

About us

Formed in 1917, QEC is a public sector Early Parenting and Community Services organisation, supporting families across Noble Park, Hastings, Wodonga, Preston, Hastings and Morwell to build parenting confidence and help children thrive. We deliver a variety of services and support programs to families with young children (aged from newborn to 4 years of age) in partnership with government and not for profit partners.

Our evidence-based programs work alongside families, building on their strengths to support children’s safety, health and development.

At QEC, we work together with families and communities to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment. We celebrate the different strengths and experiences that everyone brings.

We embrace diversity and want to make sure our places, processes and services are fair, more accessible, and open to all. It is important to us that people can express their beliefs, values and needs and that these are heard and understood so that everyone feels safe, respected and feels a sense of belonging.

The role

We are currently seeking casual staff to join our casual bank (minimum of two shifts per month to be worked) to fill in as required on a rotating roster at either our Noble Park or Hastings early parenting centers. The Registered Nurse/Midwife/Enrolled Nurse/Early Years worker is a valued and integral member of the Queen Elizabeth Centre’s multidisciplinary team, demonstrating highest quality care for children and families engaged in our programs.

Our clinicians work competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence-based person-centered care to achieve optimal outcomes for all children. As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will work across all QEC parenting programs delivered at Noble Park/Hastings as required. These include Residential, Day stay, Telehealth and Parenting Assessment and Skill Development Service (PASDS - Noble Park only) and group activities.

For a detailed position description including key selection criteria go to our websitewww.qec.org.au/joinus/employmentopportunities/current vacancies

About you

To be considered for this role you will possess:

• Division 1 Registered Nurse and/or Midwifery or
• Enrolled Nurse or
• Diploma in Early Childhood
• AHPRA registration
• Solution based approach to infant, child, family and parenting issues
• Experience in facilitating group education
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills and the ability to be self-directed
• Recognition of the importance of the child’s first 1000 days, informing adult health and wellbeing outcomes
• Ability to assess infant/child development and parent’s capacity to provide safe and direct care, and to respond to any immediate needs and risks
• Understanding of the legislative requirements that guide all decision making and service delivery for vulnerable and at-risk children and families
• Relevant knowledge of OHSES and infection control
• Current Victorian Driver’s License
  

Benefits of working with us

• Generous public sector benefits including salary packaging, ADO’s and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Extensive training, study leave and opportunities for professional development
• Access to QEC's wellbeing program, Employee Assistance Program and team building activities
• Onsite car parking
  

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, families, visitors and employees at QEC.

All QEC employees maintain current Health Care Worker Immunisation requirements, undergo a Criminal History Check and hold a current Employee Working with Children Check.

We exemplify QEC’s Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and Values and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

We aim to provide a culturally safe environment for First Nations people and promote diversity and equal opportunity at QEC, to ensure all can enjoy a sense of belonging.