Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Core
Provide evidence-based Maternal and Child Health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families from birth to school entry, focusing on post-natal care, nutrition, contraception, and infant health needs.
Role type
Maternal and Child Health Nurse (New Graduate)
Builds
Community health programs and family support services for Aboriginal communities
Domain
Healthcare / Indigenous Community Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical nursing practice, post-natal care, infant health assessment, nutrition counseling, contraception counseling, referral management, cultural safety practice
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in Maternal and Child Health Nursing, experience working with Aboriginal communities
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct post-natal care and education for mothers and infants, assess infant health needs, provide nutrition and contraception counseling, refer families to housing and social services, engage with Elders and extended family
Seniority
Junior, supervised IC