Child Health Nurse- Danggal Dalby

• Child Health Nurse- Danggal Dalby

• Duration:  Part-time (0.8FTE) Fixed Term until 30 June 2027

• Base Salary: $ 105,787 - $ 113,029 per annum (RN 3.1 - 3.3)

About the role

Danila Dilba Health Service is seeking a passionate and dedicated Child Health Nurse (CHN) to provide culturally appropriate, family-centred care for children aged 0–5 years and their families. This role focuses on early intervention and supporting families with neurodevelopmental concerns to achieve positive health and developmental outcomes. Working collaboratively with GPs, Allied Health professionals, Family Support Workers, and the broader Primary Health Care team, the CHN will deliver high-quality assessments, care coordination, health education, and ongoing support within a holistic model of care.

Responsibilities:

Work from the Darrandirra Child and Family Centre undertaking a range of child health care coordination activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families who are 0-5 years of age and registered as a DDHS client.

Complete ASQ Trak/Neurodevelopmental assessments and refer when required.

Actively participate in the delivery of direct clinical care with a focus on children 0-5 years of age.

Provide comprehensive culturally clinical child health services to children and families.

Provide a range of screening, treatment, and education and anticipatory guidance in relation to all aspects of child health.

Appropriate allocation, monitoring and timely follow up of child health recalls.

Working effectively with Family Support workers to engage with clients involving the client’s family / carer as appropriate.

To be successful you will need:

Essential

• Current registration with AHPRA with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

• Post graduate qualifications in child health.

• Demonstrated experience in working effectively in child health program management and prevention activities with knowledge of the principles of primary health care and program delivery in the primary health care contexts

• Demonstrated the knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants of health relating to Aboriginal health

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience and competency in working with Communicare.

• Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or similar complex environment such as service industry or public administration.

• Experience in facilitating programs with internal and external service providers.

Who are we?

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.

We work to address the social determinants of health including the broader issues that affect our people's health, through evidence-based research and public advocacy. We also work to empower individuals, families, and communities to optimise their health.

What we offer:

• 6 weeks annual leave per annum 

• 5 days paid leave during our end of year shut down period (in addition to annual leave).

• Salary packaging of up to $15,990 per annum.

For further information, please contact Dianne Dobson, Senior Manager Child and Family Services, on (08) •••• •400.

EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO

• Willing to undergo a Police Check.

• Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

• Current driver's licence.

• Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.

• Full rights to work in Australia.