Child Health Nurse
Core
Deliver evidence-based primary health care, developmental assessments, and immunizations to children aged 5-17 in remote Katherine communities, working alongside Aboriginal Health Practitioners and families.
Role type
Clinical nurse (child health)
Builds
Population health outcomes for children and young people in remote Northern Territory communities
Domain
Healthcare / Public Health / Remote Indigenous Communities
Required skills
Primary health care delivery, developmental assessments, immunization administration, cultural safety, mandatory reporting, multidisciplinary case conferencing, community health education
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualifications in child health, experience in remote Aboriginal communities, familiarity with CARPA Standard Treatment Manual, care planning experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver routine health checks and developmental assessments, ensure timely immunization delivery, identify and respond to emerging health issues including mental health and substance use, lead multidisciplinary case conferencing for high-risk children, build partnerships with schools and family support services, provide clinical guidance to primary health care staff
Seniority
Mid-level, paired with an experienced nurse initially