Registered Nurse – Child Health (Derby,WA)
Core
Provide primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from birth to 15 years of age, focusing on chronic disease and sexual health within the context of their cultural identity.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Child Health)
Builds
Primary health care programs and services for children 0-15 years
Domain
Healthcare / Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services
Required skills
Clinical nursing, disease prevention, health program development, cultural competence, community outreach, inter-agency liaison, patient education
Preferred skills
Post-graduate qualification in Child Health, experience with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement health programs for children 0-15, perform clinical duties in maternal and child health, conduct health checks and GP management plans, provide education on disease prevention, promote sexual health and women's health services, support visiting specialists and allied health staff, liaise with external agencies like Child Protection and Hospitals
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC