Who Are the Maternal and Child Health Nurses?
Maternal and Child Health Nurses are registered Division 1 nurses with additional postgraduate qualifications in Midwifery and Maternal and Child Health, Family and Community Health. Maternal and Child Health Nurses promote health through early detection of family health issues and problems. They work closely with other health support services and are able to link or refer families to other relevant health/welfare organisations for early intervention and specialist assistance.