Child and Family Health Nurse
Core
Provide quality child and family health services to Aboriginal families caring for children 0-5 years of age in Broken Hill and Wilcannia, focusing on health checks, developmental checks, and continuity of care.
Role type
Senior IC Child and Family Health Nurse
Builds
Child and family health services and programs for Aboriginal communities
Domain
Primary health care + Indigenous health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical nursing, preceptorship, cross-cultural communication, population health principles, immunisation administration, travel/outreach, recall system management
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health, certified preceptorship, unrestricted driver's licence
Technologies
Microsoft Word, email, internet applications
Responsibilities
Coordinate and assist in child and family health treatments in general practice clinics; Preceptor Aboriginal Health Practitioners; Provide health checks and developmental assessments; Liaise with GPs and paediatricians for special needs care; Manage bookings and population lists; Deliver services in community and clinic settings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC