Registered Nurse/Midwife in Melbourne

About us

Formed in 1917, QEC is a public sector Early Parenting and Community Services organisation, supporting families across Noble Park, Hastings, Wodonga, Preston, Hastings and Morwell to build parenting confidence and help children thrive. We deliver a variety of services and support programs to families with young children (aged from newborn to 4 years of age) in partnership with government and not for profit partners. Our evidence-based programs work alongside families, building on their strengths to support children’s safety, health and development. At QEC, we work together with families and communities to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment. We celebrate the different strengths and experiences that everyone brings. We embrace diversity and want to make sure our places, processes and services are fair, more accessible, and open to all. It is important to us that people can express their beliefs, values and needs and that these are heard and understood so that everyone feels safe, respected and feels a sense of belonging.

The role

We are currently seeking casual staff to join our casual bank (minimum of two shifts per month to be worked) to fill in as required on a rotating roster at either our Noble Park or Hastings early parenting centers. The Registered Nurse/Midwife/Enrolled Nurse/Early Years worker is a valued and integral member of the Queen Elizabeth Centre’s multidisciplinary team, demonstrating highest quality care for children and families engaged in our programs. Our clinicians work competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence-based person-centered care to achieve optimal outcomes for all children. As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will work across all QEC parenting programs delivered at Noble Park/Hastings as required. These include Residential, Day stay, Telehealth and Parenting Assessment and Skill Development Service (PASDS - Noble Park only) and group activities.

About you

• Division 1 Registered Nurse and/or Midwifery or Enrolled Nurse or Diploma in Early Childhood
• AHPRA registration
• Solution based approach to infant, child, family and parenting issues
• Experience in facilitating group education
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills and the ability to be self-directed
• Recognition of the importance of the child’s first 1000 days, informing adult health and wellbeing outcomes
• Ability to assess infant/child development and parent’s capacity to provide safe and direct care, and to respond to any immediate needs and risks
• Understanding of the legislative requirements that guide all decision making and service delivery for vulnerable and at-risk children and families
• Relevant knowledge of OHSES and infection control
• Current Victorian Driver’s License

Benefits of working with us

• Generous public sector benefits including salary packaging, ADO’s and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Extensive training, study leave and opportunities for professional development
• Access to QEC's wellbeing program, Employee Assistance Program and team building activities
• Onsite car parking

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, families, visitors and employees at QEC. All QEC employees maintain current Health Care Worker Immunisation requirements, undergo a Criminal History Check and hold a current Employee Working with Children Check. We exemplify QEC’s Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and Values and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. We aim to provide a culturally safe environment for First Nations people and promote diversity and equal opportunity at QEC, to ensure all can enjoy a sense of belonging.