Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge in paediatric community health?

Would you like to support children with asthma, their families and carers?

Feel a sense of accomplishment in achieving better health outcomes for children with asthma?

So why cohealth?

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. We are committed to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role.

About the role

The role of Paediatric Asthma Nurse sits within the Community Asthma Program (CAP), which aims to improve health outcomes and support clients to achieve self-management of their health condition. The Paediatric Asthma Nurse provides asthma education and support to young people and their families and carers. The CAP is available to children and young people with asthma aged between 0-18 living in the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne, with the role being based at either our Collingwood or Braybrook sites.

Additional information can be obtained from the attached position description.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, along with experience in paediatric nursing.
• Completion of the Asthma Educators course.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of services to people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of, and experience in, health promotion, program implementation and evaluation using a community development framework.
• Experience working within a community-based environment particularly within the field of community health.
• Understanding of, and experience in delivering asthma education and support of children with asthma
• Experience in writing high quality reports and clinical interviewing

All Healthcare workers in Victoria are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, you will need to provide evidence before commencing employment with cohealth.

Why join us?

As part of our team, you will thrive through a culture of professional growth, workplace flexibility and staff health & wellbeing initiatives, a flexible roster and hours to provide a work-life balance.

Application process

Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume, and answer the questions provided on Talent Propeller.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Naomi Oborne by email on [email protected], using the subject line: Paediatric Asthma Nurse Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs.