Which ethical principle is demonstrated when a nurse is providing influenza vaccinations at a community senior center?

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Are you an experienced and passionate nurse who is able to provide support to teams delivering care and who work in partnership with parents with children from 0-5 years?
 An exciting opportunity exists at Karitane for an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant-Child & Family Health (Grade 1).

•    32 Hours per week
•    Contract role until December 2023 

Come join our team and make a difference today!

Karitane is a dynamic and innovative not for profit organisation and registered charity providing early parenting services. We support families through building parenting capacity, enhancing parent child relationships and strengthen a family’s connections with supports in their community.

We have been the leaders in parenting services since 1923 providing support and education on the unique challenges of parenting to parents with children from birth to 5 years of age. All services are evidence based and delivered by caring and highly trained professionals including child and family health nurses, paediatricians, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists, offering complete holistic care. 

Karitane is a family-friendly workplace with a strong and successful culture of success that reflects our values of innovation, excellence, respect and collaboration. We are a passionate and a highly engaged team making a difference to family’s lives. We support each other and provide excellent professional development opportunities. 

POSITION TITLE:                    Clinical Nurse Consultant-Child & Family Health (Grade 1)     

STATUS:                                   Temporary part-time 32 Hours per week until December 2023

VACCINATION CATEGORY:    A   (including full COVID-19 – 3 doses and influenza Vaccinations)

RESPONSIBLE TO:                 Director Clinical Services through to the CEO

OPERATIONAL BASE:             All Karitane Sites     

INDUSTRIAL AWARD:              Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award

SELECTION CRITERIA (Each criteria must be addressed in your application)

1.    Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health 2.    Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with at least five (5) years full-time equivalent post registration experience. 3.    Recognised post registration qualifications in Child and Family Health Nursing or demonstrated significant progress towards relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications relevant to the context of current practice. 4.    Demonstrated ability to think critically, problem solve and make timely and sound clinical decisions whilst working autonomously. 5.    Demonstrated understanding of the application of evidence based practice and the principles of continuous quality improvement as it relates to child & family health. 6.    Demonstrated understanding of capacity building, practice development and ability to make recommendations to clinical leadership team. 7.    Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, including written, verbal and computer skills and an ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary team. 8.    Proven ability to provide consultancy support to all staff within the organisation.

9.    Current driver’s licence and ability to travel to various sites.

In addition the following is highly desirable: •    Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver professional education using diverse and interactive learning platforms.

•    Demonstrated ability to initiate and participate in planning, quality management and policy development and research activities.

Responsibilities:

The Clinical Nurse Consultant-Child & Family Health will provide clinical expertise and promote the development of Child & Family Health practice through the five (5) domains of CNC 1.

Karitane services are grounded in a strengths based partnership model and are provided in multiple settings across multiple services. There is a requirement for this position to also support regional and rural services as required.

The CNC-C&FH will be responsible for clinical support of staff and students throughout the organization, participate in the delivery of high quality C&FH Services, provide clinical leadership on CFH practice, participate in education and research initiatives and demonstrate leadership in the workplace.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Temporary part-time employment status in accordance with the Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurse Agreement 2017. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area.

Karitane services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.

Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles. Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS Policies, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.

Relevant Criminal History, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants. All Karitane employees are required to complete a ‘Prohibited Employment Declaration’ form.

Please note: If you work in the NSW Public Health system and other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave and service can be transferred across to Karitane.

COVID-19 requirement:
All NSW Health workers are required to have been triple vaccinated against COVID-19 and the current Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful to the role.

All Applications are to be submitted via email along with any enquires should be addressed to: 

Angela Wood   Director Clinical Services
Email:

Mobile: 0419 360 284  Karitane – Carramar

Close date Sunday 30 October 2022.

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