Nurse Home Visitor

Job Description

Organisation Overview: Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative (RAC) is recognised as a leader among Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, maintaining a high profile in the public and private sectors across research, consultancy, policy development, and partnerships. RAC operates in a culturally appropriate, sensitive, community-controlled environment that maintains a holistic approach to service provision and emphasises the importance of family and community. RAC has been a resource, service provider and enabler of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Greater Shepparton region since 1980. RAC is a cooperative working to provide a range of supports and services including: Health and wellbeing Positive aging and disability services Community services Asset and infrastructure services Corporate services RAC has an annual budget of $19 million and a workforce of approximately 230 people. RAC is a significant employer and economic contributor to the region and plays a high profile leadership role as one of the larger Aboriginal organisations in Australia. RAC is committed to ensuring the Aboriginal people in the Goulburn Valley have certainty of access to community-controlled services. Role Purpose: Deliver the Australian Family Partnership Program in a culturally safe way to families in a home setting, in collaboration with the Family Partnership Worker. Home Visits are semi-structured, evidence-based content to be delivered throughout the families for 2.5 years in The Australian Family Partnership Program. Nurse Home Visitors use clinical knowledge and resources in supporting client’s goals, attachment, health promotion and child growth and development. Nurse Home Visitors use tools such as EPDS, ASQ and ASQ:TRAK, Plum and HATS and support with activities, information sharing or referrals as needed. This program supports transport and engagement with regular health checks, immunisations, and Maternal and Child Health Services appointments. Role includes promotional event planning and coordination, maintaining stakeholder networks, improving pregnancy outcomes, improving child health and development and helping parents develop a vision for their own future. Employment Conditions: All staff are required to sign a confidentiality agreement on appointment to the organisation. Probationary / qualifying periods apply to all new positions. All staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct of the Co-operative (available to view). All staff are required to follow the policies and procedures to the department and the Co-operative (manuals are available to view). A commitment to equal opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices is required. Salary packaging is available to permanent part time and full-time staff. Tenure of positions at Rumbalara will be tied to existing contracted funding arrangements. About You To excel in this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities: Bachelor of Nursing – Registered Nurse (RN). Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA. Desirable: Experience and/or studies towards midwifery, perinatal care, parenting, child health or family centred practice. A sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, values, parenting practices and issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Ability to coordinate with other team members and programs and maintain interdisciplinary communication. Demonstrated analytical, written and verbal skills, especially those required in management of client care and documentation. Willingness and capacity to learn and to modify service approach in response to changing client needs, circumstances and feedback. Proven computer skills, particularly in the use of program specific IT reporting system, Communicare or other relevant client management systems. Ability to travel for training as required. What We Offer: Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees. Competitive pay and conditions based on the Nurses Award: Registered Nurse - level dependent upon qualifications. Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance when applicable. Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career. Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more. Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable. Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr