Child And Family Health Nurse - New Directions

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Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until June 2026

Position Classification : Registered Nurse

Remuneration : $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ574907

Location : Prince of Wales Hospital

Applications Close Date : 25 May 2025

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

This position is Targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

Where you'll be working

Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.

PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.

Learn more about us here : South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

What You'll Be Doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Registered Nurse will provide a comprehensive Child and Family Health Nursing service, with home visits, clinic visits and group work to Aboriginal families with children aged 0-5 years, within the context of current policies and "best practice".

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of person-centred, evidence-based nursing care that promotes positive health outcomes, using a culturally sensitive, trauma informed approach.

The Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the broader multidisciplinary team. This will involve undertaking physical, emotional, and psychological assessments to identify family strengths and vulnerabilities, to enable early identification and interventions.

There may be a requirement for the Registered Nurse to work in universal and / or targeted Child and Family Health Nursing services.

The Benefits

Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.

Selection Criteria

Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and current NSW Driver's Licence.Recognised postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health Nursing with experience in the field of Child and Family Health Nursing and / or experience working with Aboriginal families.Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families within a primary healthcare setting.Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.Demonstrated understanding of breastfeeding and lactation.Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected StandardsFind out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions, please contact Hanora Crotty via email at

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment / interview process, then please email and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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