Student Maternal & Child Health Nurse

Are you a future Maternal and Child Health Nurse? Mildura Rural City Council offers a unique work and study opportunity for students currently or prospectively enrolled in a post graduate Child Family and Community tertiary course in Victoria.

This opportunity provides a nursing professional with a supportive and professional environment as they transition into a Maternal & Child Health Nursing career. In this role, you will be working alongside our skilled Nurses gaining valuable hands-on experience as we support you in completing your qualification. In addition to workplace support, this position also offers several attractive financial benefits to assist with course fees and any other education or study costs related to the course being studied.

This position will require the successful applicant to work 96 hours within a four (4) week work cycle.

Position details

• Part time temporary position (12 months)
• Job Number: R2539
• Applications Close: 4pm Thursday 31 October 2024

About the Opportunity
Providing effective Community Health Services within the guidelines established by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and the Department of Health Services and in accordance with policy guidelines established by Council. This Service aims to provide an efficient Maternal and Child Health and Immunisation function primarily to all infants and parents who reside within the Mildura Rural City Council.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Registered Nurse Division 1 (AHPRA)
• Registered Midwife (AHPRA)
• Enrolled in Post Graduate course leading to Victorian registration as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse
• Preferred current IBCLC Certification or working towards
• Current Immunisation Provider (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver’s Licence (Unencumbered)
• Current Police Check and Working with Children Check

Salary and conditions

Remuneration will be determined based on relevant skill level and qualifications, in accordance with the Nurses (ANF Victorian Local Government) Award 2015, MRCC Enterprise Agreement and Local Area Work Agreement.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Want to know more?

Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.