Maternal and Child Health Nurse/Midwife

Nursing, Midwifery 4 Jan 2021

* Full Time Permanent
* Salary range from $107,219 -$119,403
* Cairns Servicing Cape York Communities

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an community controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service that provides primary health care services across 11 Cape York Communities, including clinical and non-clinical services. The Apunipima head office is located in Cairns.

Apunipima is seeking a qualified Midwife/Child Health Nurse to join their team. This position will provide direct and comprehensive child health and midwifery services to the people of Cape York.

You will have:

Registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA Nursing and Midwifery Board

Qualification in Child Health, post grad certification or willingness to obtain

Queensland immunisation endorsement or willingness to obtain

Demonstrated competence in clinical and problem solving skills with the ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate increasingly complex client care across the maternal and child health continuum

Knowledge of current Queensland Child Protection Legislation, policies and procedures and demonstrated ability to apply these principals within the context of a maternal and child health program

Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York

Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in

accordance with community protocols and customs

Current Queensland Drivers Licence

AFP National Police Check

The filling of this position is specified. Applicants are required to provide a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicants background, knowledge and skills. The reference criteria can be found be viewing the position description or advertisement of the work for us tab.

Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are exempt from this requirement.

How to apply

To apply for this position please visit our web site www.apunipima.org.au/work-for-us. You will be required to respond to screening questions as part of your application.

Applications close on 17 January 2021.

Further information

For more information and to view the position description, visit http:// www.apunipima.org.au/work-for-us, or contact contact Johanna Hunt, Acting PHC Manager via johanna.hunt@apunipima.org.au or 07 4037 7152.

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer

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