• Permanent Part-time position or Full-time opportunity 
• Pay rate: $33.20  - $48.99 p/h (RN Level 1 -2, depending on experience) 
• 5 weeks of Annual leave (pro-rata) and Salary Packaging up to $9,010 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Child Health Nurse to join our Early Intervention team in Kensington. Our working days are Monday to Friday each week.

This position is for from 4 shifts per fortnight at 10 hours per shift up (40 hours) to Full-time at 76 hours per fortnight - depending on the availability of the candidate. Our service has day, afternoon and night shifts available.

Shift penalties are applicable on afternoon (15% loading) and evening shifts (35% loading). 

Ngala's core values are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity. 

About the Role

As the Child Health Nurse you will work within a team and collaborate with families and other health professionals to ensure optimal health outcomes. You will provide clinical leadership in designated areas of portfolio and act as a mentor and support colleagues in the care of families. 

Duties:

• Communicate effectively to establish and maintain professional relationships within the interdisciplinary team.
• Assess, Plan, Implement and evaluate client care which is congruent with primary health principles, Ngala philosophy and professional accountability.
• Document all client care within legal, ethical, organisation and professional boundaries.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree of Nursing and current registration with AHPRA
• Qualifications in Child Health Nursing
• Effective communication skills both written and oral with a strong focus on listening, strength-based approach and skills in report writing
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills showing initiative, creativity and flexibility.
• Experience in conflict resolution and negotiation.

If successful, you will need to possess a satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained within six months, current WA Working with Children's Check, WA drivers Licence and own registered vehicle.

Benefits

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave per annum (pro-rata)
• Salary packaging up to $9,010 
• 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks Annual Leave (oro-rata)
• Ability to purchase additional leave to achieve the optimal work-life balance (up to 4 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks!)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  - free and confidential 24/7 service

Enquiries: For further information please contact Sally Lowe, Acting Nurse Unit Manager at slowe@ngala.com.au 

To Apply: Please submit your CV by clicking the 'apply' button and follow the prompts.

Closing Date: Applications are due by 5pm, Tuesday 17th October 2023.

Shortlisting will occur as applications are received, so we recommend applying at your earliest convenience.

About Ngala

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

Ngala may commence shortlisting as applications are received, so we encourage you to submit your application early.

To find out more about Ngala visit www.ngala.com.au