Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Full-time Continuous Contract 37.5 hours per week $120,451 - $129,343 per annum Total Effective Package $148,139 - $158,234 About the role The Child Health Nurse Team Leader works with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based child health services to well children including child health checks and other assessments, immunisations, developmental screening and relevant and appropriate treatment to give babies and children the best start in life. Works to provide clinical oversight and leadership for the Child Health Nurse Team in the Child Health Centre. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and other service providers. Who are we looking for? Someone to complement our dynamic team with the following essential requirements Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with extensive clinical practice Post graduate qualifications in child health Significant experience in child health in a primary healthcare setting Expert knowledge of the NT Vaccination schedule in relation to childhood immunisations and accredited to provide vaccinations or willing to undertake accreditation within six months Experience in utilising standard treatment manuals in a primary health care setting Act as a clinical and educational resource to give expert advice and support to other Child Health Nurses, other Congress clinical practitioners and students when required Demonstrated ability to form relationships and work effectively with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander clients, families and co- workers. This includes a demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, Aboriginal primary health care and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people and communities. Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills and experience in facilitating and engaging in health promotion activities with children, their families and staff. Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress? Congress is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country. Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people. Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including; Six (6) weeks' annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year Competitive salaries, weekly pays Generous salary packaging A strong commitment to Professional Development Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost District allowance Relocation assistance (where applicable) Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options For more information on the position please contact Linda Keating on 0459 637 179 or linda.keating@caac.org.au Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration. Applications close when a suitable applicant is found
