MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSE

Fixed Term Part Time – 48 hours per fortnight

Available from now to 6^th March 2026

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Maternal Child Health Nurse to join the Maternal and Child Health team at Portland District Health.

The primary role is to provide a flexible, universal, family focused Maternal and Child Health service which maximises the health and development potential of all children from birth to 6 years of age, using holistic health care and family centred practice.  To provide client base with evidence-based practice with a focus on strengthening parenting capacity and to empower families to make optimal decisions related to their children’s health and development and wellbeing.  This is a maternity leave backfill position with the potential for ongoing employment as casual Maternal and Child Health Nurse position at the end of the fixed term.

About you:

• Post Graduate Qualification in Maternal and Child Health Nursing
• Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners
• Regulation Agency and holds a current registration in both Nursing and Midwifery
• Experience in delivering MCH services, graduates will be considered
• Accreditation as a Nurse Immuniser or willing to work toward same
• Experience and skills in use of personal computing and CDIS software
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and clinical competency related to the provision of autonomous child and family health nursing practice including the application of legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to community child and family health services
• Specialised knowledge of normal child development and behaviour, and early intervention services for children and ability to identify families at risk and provide support, information, advocacy and referral when necessary

Please click here to view Position Description.

About us:

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives

The Region – Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.

To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:

Applications are through PDH website and must include:

• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.  Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.

Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.