Child and Family Health Registered Nurse (CFHN)

Come and join our dynamic team who are passionate about the importance of supporting children, parents and families during the early years of a child’s life.

Employment Type : 4x Permanent Full Time & 1x Permanent Part Time

Position Classification : Registered Nurse

Remuneration : $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum / $36.38 - $51.08 per hour

Hours Per Week : 38 & 19

Location : Merrylands & Auburn Community Health Centres

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a leading healthcare provider employing over 12,500 employees.

• We offer primary, secondary, and tertiary care to residents of Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs).
• We are committed to providing better health services in western Sydney and beyond, aligned with core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
• Merrylands and Auburn Community Health Centre promote the development, well-being and safety of babies sand children.
• Work in a variety of settings which include client’s homes, clinics, and parenting groups.

What you'll be doing

The Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN) practices above the level of a registered nurse, working within a primary healthcare model with families who have infants and / or young children 0-5 years.

This position will be involved in the provision of quality child and family health nurse services to families within the Western Sydney Local Health District. This will be achieved by the nurse working with a strength-based, wellness focus, building parental confidence and skills through the provision of information, resources, interventions, guidance and role modelling safe responsive care. The nurse, utilises evidenced based screening tools and assessment to identify health variations or vulnerabilities to negotiate an individual care plan and interventions that meet the needs of the family.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria :

• Registration : Current enrollment with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registered Nurse Division 1

Selection Criteria :

• Postgraduate qualification relevant to performing the role of a Child and Family Health Nurse, or currently enrolled in a tertiary course with completion date within 12 months of employment.
• Evidence of post registration experience working with families and young children; including those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Understanding of, and commitment to, evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment of the physical, social and emotional needs of children, and their families.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of population health and primary health care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications and a commitment to undertaking training in electronic health record systems
• Demonstrate effective verbal, written communication and negotiation skills.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID : REQ573083

Applications Close : 16th July 2025

Need more information ?

• Discover more about the application process .
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process , employment checks , outcomes and notifications .
• For inquiries about the role, contact Cathy Foulstone on Cathy.Foulstone@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0414 192 605.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https : / / www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au /

Please note : To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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