CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2 - Child & Family Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time /Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2458.89 - $2539.80 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ646505
Application close: Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11.59pm

Child and Family Health – Care and Coordination Virtual Nurse/Midwife (CNS2) 

Join a dedicated and multidisciplinary Child & Family Health team committed to improving health outcomes for children and families across the community. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, you will provide advanced, evidence-based nursing care, health assessment, early intervention, and family-centred support to children from birth to five years and their families.

Working autonomously and collaboratively, you will deliver comprehensive child and family health services through clinic appointments, home visits, and community outreach. You will play a key leadership role by providing clinical expertise, supporting quality improvement initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality, culturally responsive care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Child & Family Health Nurse who is passionate about early childhood development, health promotion, and partnering with families to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.

The purpose of this role  is to guide a centralised intake, triage and booking process for Child and Family Health and FCC services. 

The model enables:

• Early identification of family need and risk

• Appropriate allocation to virtual, face-to-face, or FCCs Centres services

• Efficient use of Child and Family Health nursing/midwifery resources

• Attend Special Care Nursey (SCN) meetings

PLEASE NOTE: While this role utilises virtual care technology, it is not a remote or work-from-home position. The successful applicant will be site-based, reporting to a designated location within the Central Coast local health district.

Key highlights:

• Deliver advanced Child & Family Health nursing care across community settings.
• Undertake child health and developmental assessments and provide early intervention.
• Support families through evidence-based education, health promotion, and care coordination.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing colleagues.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for children aged 0 to 5 years and families.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and best practice initiatives. 

 This role is suitable for:

• Registered Nurses/Midwives working in the Child and Family Health (CFH) Nursing team space as a Virtual Nurse

• CFH nurses/midwives

• Family Care Centre (FCC) nurses/midwives
   

The Nurses/midwives must demonstrate competence in virtual care assessment via learning package completion prior to being eligible for the role

You will work collaboratively with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop care plans, and implement strategies that promote recovery, independence, and overall wellbeing. With a focus on health promotion, early intervention, and continuity of care, your contribution will make a meaningful difference to the lives of those you support.

For more information about this role, please view Position Description 

About You

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), current NSW Divers Licence and relevant postgraduate qualifications or extensive experience in this specialist area.

• Demonstrated understanding of and experience providing evidence-based health promotion, assessment, prevention and early intervention services to children and their families, particularly those experiencing health inequities

• Demonstrated ability to provide complex care and advanced clinical skills for families and children aged 0 to 5 years with ability to problem solve through the development of clinical management plans in consultation with any relevant stakeholders.

• Current NSW Drivers Licence.
   

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement. 

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance. 

• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
   

Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact 
Laura Relf
Phone:  02 4328 7900
Email: Laura.Relf@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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