Team Leader MCH Line, Women's Maternal & Child Health

About this role

About the role: 

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse Team Leader is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operational supervision and leadership of the Maternal and Child Health Line.

With a strong focus on direct service delivery, the MCH Nurse Team Leader will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. An extensive knowledge of MCH practice will inform the development of clinical guidelines.

You will have the opportunity to promote and support the health and wellbeing of families and young children from birth to starting school, whilst also linking families with the Universal and Enhanced Maternal and Child (MCH) Programs and offering referrals to a range of health and family support services. 

About us: 

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

Can you demonstrate the following?

• Relied on for expertise and advice in this field. Provide strong and accessible clinical MCH nursing leadership and promote quality and safety.
• Liaises with MCH services and other health providers to support families
• Provides debriefing opportunities
• Supervises MCH nursing practice. Where relevant, managing and monitoring specific improvement objectives
• Apply advanced communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to lead, develop and support a high functioning MCH Line team, to resolve differences and to influence decision making to achieve departmental and government objectives

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

Mandatory:  Meets the qualification requirements for a maternal and child health nurse set out in Section 4 of the MCH Service Guidelines (DHHS 2019) including 

Holding current registration with AHPRA as:

• a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• a Registered Midwife, and
• in addition to the above registrations, hold an accredited postgraduate degree/diploma (or equivalent) in maternal and child health nursing.

A minimum of 5 years recent experience in Maternal and Child Health Practice Schedule 1 of the MCH Nurses (Department of Health)

• Experience at MCH Line Preferred

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Maternal and Child Health Services and of MCH nursing practice including:

a)    the legal, ethical and professional framework which governs the practice of registered nurses and midwives as a consequence of their registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

b)    the accepted standards of the profession of MCH nursing

c)     the contemporary public health and social issues which impact upon community needs

d)    provision of MCH Line services which are culturally safe and respectful of and responsive to diversity

An ability to draw upon and apply this knowledge to lead a team of professionals and to ensure the provision of high quality MCH nursing care which is responsive to and meets client needs

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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