• Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife Level 2 up to 30 June 2031 (subject to funding)
• Reference Number: TresillianXX
• Vaccination Category: Category A
• Employment Status: Temporary Full time or Part time on a 24/7 rotating roster for the residential program that includes working day shifts in the day services program
• Location: Tresillian Queen Elizabeth II (QEII)/129 Carruthers Street, Curtin, ACT

about us

Are you passionate about working with children 0-3 years and their families and want a job that engages all your skills and aspirations in the delivery of therapeutic programs that truly makes a lifelong difference to parents and their children?

Do you want to work with the largest specialist early parenting organisation in Australia with values that align with your commitment to nurture children and families?

If so, then Tresillian would like to hear from you.

about the role

As a nurse or midwife, you would need to have a postgraduate Child and Family Health qualification or be prepared to work towards a CFH qualification. If you are currently a Level 2 nurse or midwife working in paediatrics or midwifery, you will be considered for a Level 2 nurse or midwife with Tresillian on a case-by-case basis.

You would be working in a supportive learning environment scaffolded by a Team Nursing/Midwifery Model in the residential service; and/or working autonomously with mentoring and educational support in the day services, within a multidisciplinary team.

You will have access to regular professional development, skills enhancement and career opportunities. You will be supported by a comprehensive onboarding programme which includes innovative clinical supervision that will further increase your knowledge and confidence.

The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies, trading as Tresillian, was formed in 1918 to coordinate early child and maternal health care services in New South Wales (NSW). Tresillian is now the largest early child and family health and parenting service in Australia, operating from four sites in metropolitan Sydney and numerous regional and rural sites supporting service provision to families across NSW, VIC and ACT.

Tresillian is a Certified Child Safe Leader and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment where children’s rights are recognised and championed.

Tresillian provides local and state-wide services including: health and parenting assessments; parenting advice; education; and, support to families via a range of service delivery models including centre based day programs, home visiting, telephone, internet and residential services. In addition, Tresillian provides education, training and consultancy across a range of sectors including within the health care service and higher education. For further information on Tresillian, please visit our website.

Applicants are to please address the Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria for Level 2

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife/Nurse with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia with postgraduate /post registration qualifications in Child and Family Health (C&FH),
• Relevant post-registration qualifications in addition to C&FH qualifications and at least twelve months experience working in the relevant clinical area of their post registration qualification.

Or

• Four years post-graduation experience, including three years’ experience in the relevant specialist field.
• Part time applicants’ length of service will be calculated on a pro rata basis
• Demonstrated expertise in the assessment of physical, emotional and psychological family needs, and the subsequent planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, with a strong focus on working in partnership with clients
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate with clients, families and colleagues, based on recognition of team priorities, with ability to explore a range of solutions to problems within the context of primary health care in a multidisciplinary setting
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of evidence-based nursing practice and good literacy in the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards in clinical practice
• Demonstrated leadership in or contribution to changes to clinical practices including process redesign and monitoring
• Current NSW Drivers Licence Class C.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
• Comply with ACT Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination clinical procedure
• Provide evidence of 3 COVID-19 vaccinations or an approved exemption before commencement of employment

What We Offer:

• Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year and Meal & Entertainment on top of this amount utilising an additional $2,650 as a Not-for-profit and registered Health Promotion Charity)
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs, including access to study leave, extended child and family health practice skills for clinicians and a biannual Tresillian conference
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

For further enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the position description please contact: QEII Centre Manager Tel: (02) 6205 2333, Mob: 0429 079 154.