At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide holistic care to children and families, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Company: Join a supportive health district dedicated to child safety and family health.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with AHPRA and commitment to Child and Family Health nursing.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Child and Family Health Nurse who is committed to improving outcomes for children and families. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgement and provide holistic, evidence-based care to families antenatally and with children from birth to 5 years of age.
You will build trusted relationships with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, working collaboratively to support their health, development, and wellbeing. With excellent communication skills, you will work effectively within a supportive team environment, promoting health education, early intervention, and access to community supports.
The ideal candidate will be organised, adaptable, and reflective in their practice, with strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of professional, ethical, and family-centred care.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Child and Family Health nursing qualifications or commitment to obtain in first 12 months, with relevant experience.
- Describe a situation where you used your clinical judgement and evidence-based practice to support a child and family with complex health, developmental, or psychosocial needs. What assessment, interventions, and outcomes were achieved?
- Child and Family Health Nurses often balance home visits, clinic appointments, intake responsibilities, and collaboration with other services. Describe a time when you effectively managed competing priorities while working with families and team members to achieve a positive outcome. How did you communicate, organise your workload, and address any challenges that arose?
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact **********@health.nsw.gov.au. We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
- Grow Your Career
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Child Safe Employment: South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions: For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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