Health Visitor - Champion for Children's Health & Safety

NHS Scotland; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider is seeking a Health Visitor in Hamilton, Ontario. The role involves being the named HV for children from antenatal to school entry age, focusing on monitoring wellbeing and partnering with families. Applicants should be registered nurses or midwives with relevant qualifications, including a post-registration in Health Visiting. The position is permanent, full-time with 37 hours per week and requires a full UK/EU/EEA driving licence.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 days public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife degree required.
• Must have a post-registration qualification in health visiting.
• Experience in a multi-agency setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Be the designated named HV for all children within caseload.
• Monitor child's wellbeing and assess needs.
• Work in partnership with family and agencies to produce a child's plan.

Skills

Registered nurse or midwife at degree level

Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing

Experience of caseload management

Ability to provide professional advice

Car driver with valid UK/EU/EEA licence

Education

Educated to Masters level in a relevant nursing area

Job description

A public healthcare provider is seeking a Health Visitor in Hamilton, Ontario. The role involves being the named HV for children from antenatal to school entry age, focusing on monitoring wellbeing and partnering with families. Applicants should be registered nurses or midwives with relevant qualifications, including a post-registration in Health Visiting. The position is permanent, full-time with 37 hours per week and requires a full UK/EU/EEA driving licence.