Sleep and Settling Maternal and Child Health Nurse

• Ongoing Part Time - 3 days per week
• Rates of Pay Range: $58.15 - $62.87 per hour + Super
• Location: Croydon / Ringwood

Introducing the Sleep and Settling Program at Maroondah!

Are you an experienced Maternal Child Health Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity? Look no further! Join our supportive and well-resourced team at Maroondah and make a difference in the lives of infants, children, and families.

As a Maternal Child Health Nurse, you will play a vital role in promoting the physical, social/emotional, and cognitive wellbeing of infants, children, and families. You will deliver our established and evidence-based sleep and settling program, ensuring that it aligns with the guidelines and policies of the Department of Health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the sleep and settling day stay program with appropriate referrals
• Provide informed information sessions and outreach appointments
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation as per sleep and settling initiative guidelines
• Manage and triage referrals from Universal and EMCH nurses to S&S program. Determine most appropriate support for families and allocate to a program.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health Nursing or Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing Science in Child Family and Community Nursing
• Current registration as a registered nurse and registered midwife on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency register
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge and understanding of family partnerships, child development, and behaviour

At Maroondah, we value our team members and offer a supportive and well-resourced environment. Additionally, we have partnerships in place to further support our families.

If you are passionate about infant mental health, adult mental health in the perinatal period, and working with vulnerable families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us at Maroondah and be a part of our mission to promote healthy sleep and settling for infants, children, and families. Apply now and make a positive impact today!

As part of our selection process, you may be required to have pre-employment checks. (Psychometric Assessment, CrimCheck and Working with Children Clearance).

To apply online, please visit our Careers @ Maroondah website: www.maroondah.vic.gov.au

For further information, please contact Lindy Hoen, Coordinator Maternal and Child Health on 0418 612 032.

Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025