Our Child & Family Services strengthen families so children can live at home safely, free from abuse and neglect, and enjoy the best possible start to life. We deliver voluntary services to families at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system.Our new funding extends our service to meet the health needs of families. You and the role:As a nurse, you will ensure that families have access to targeted health and child development information. Conducting assessments or examinations, you will identify needs and provide more appropriate, timely interventions. As appropriate, you will link families with universal and specialist services to meet their individual health needs.You will enjoy meeting with families in their home and be mindful of your own safety in different environments, understanding that many of our families are living with a level of ongoing risk.Shaping our new service will excite you. As a pragmatic nurse, you realise the challenge and opportunity it presents and put the clients at the centre of your decision making. As we become established, you will educate non-nursing staff to meet the client’s health needs and promote client choice.We have positions available in: Gold Coast, Logan, Beenleigh, Bayside & Brown Plains/BeaudesertWhy is this opportunity right for you?You’re looking for a rewarding and challenging position where you shape service deliveryImprove the health outcomes for at risk families in a community settingWork in partnership with Child Protection and Community Services organisationsWe set you up for success from Day 1 with a buddy & structured orientationBenefits like salary packaging, discounts on everyday purchases, flexible work arrangements, accrued days off and purchasing additional leave sound amazing!What you need to succeed:You will be a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience working with children and families and:Capacity to engage with families experiencing complex needs and ongoing risk/safety concernsAbility to partner with non-nursing staff to build their knowledge to improve client outcomesGreat people skills and the ability to create strong working relationships with people from all walks of lifeA commitment to work in a person centred, holistic way and deliver outstanding serviceA natural team player with the ability to balance competing priorities, team work and self-careCurrent AHPRA Registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse and a minimum two years’ experience in family related early intervention work.Interested? Apply online today!Call Estelle Paterson on 0409 681 299 for any questions to discuss the role in more detail. We are interviewing asapOur Benefits: These roles are paid above the Nurses Award 2010. Our benefits includeSalary packaging;Discounts on everyday purchases;Flexible work arrangements;Novated leases;Accrued days off;Purchasing additional leave;Long service leave after 5 years & more! Position Profile 30AUDAustralia - QLDGold CoastLogan Central4114
