About the role
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT
About us
The Community Child, Youth and Family Health Service (CCYFHS) is a multidisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, psychologists, speech pathologists, Indigenous Health Workers and School Based Youth Health Nurses who work in partnership with children, young people and families to support health, wellbeing and positive life outcomes. Through a combination of universal and targeted services, health promotion, education and early intervention, we are committed to giving children the best possible start in life while supporting families across our diverse communities.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity
In this position you will....
- Support the development and maintenance of healthy caregiver-child attachment and positively support caregivers to enhance the trajectory of their child's psychosocial development in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Utilise high-level communication, consultation and conflict resolution skills to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and promote the role of the Early Intervention Parenting Clinician to affect optimal health and wellbeing outcomes for clients/families.
- Actively and positively participate in the development of team and service planning.
- Provide and participate in regular professional supervision to ensure practice is in accordance with appropriate professional standards as set by legislation, regulation body (AHPRA/AASW) and Codes of Ethical Conduct.
- Maintain a high standard of professional and ethical behaviour in line with both professional and organisational standards.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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What we offer
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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