Child and Family Health Nurse
This is your opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and families in your community.
Employment Type: Temporary Full time and Part time opportunities until June 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour + 12 % Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Wallsend Campus
Requisition ID: REQ604052
Applications Close: 12th October 20252
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
Join the Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) Plus Pilot, a nurse-led home visiting program designed to improve outcomes for vulnerable families and children. You’ll be part of a passionate, multi-disciplinary team working together to strengthen families across the Greater Newcastle area.
This is a rewarding role where your expertise will make a lasting difference in the lives of parents and young children, while you receive strong support, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to extend your practice.
About the Role
As a Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife, you will work in close partnership with families to help them identify and achieve their goals, always keeping the baby’s wellbeing at the centre. The program involves sustained home visiting from pregnancy until the child’s second birthday, combining health and developmental assessments with ongoing family support.
You’ll also:
Conduct assessments in line with the Personal Health Record (PHR) schedule, using evidence-based tools.
Participate in weekly case reviews and consultations with a multi-disciplinary team.
Provide guidance and support to build parental skills and confidence in a strengths-based model.
What’s in it for You
You’ll be well supported in this role. Orientation is provided at commencement, and you’ll be backed by the Manager for Child and Family Services, Allied Health team, and nursing colleagues.
All nurses in the program are required to complete the Advanced Nurse Practice (ANP) Course, and you’ll be supported every step of the way with training days, case study assessment, and guidance from a dedicated ANP Course Coordinator. You’ll also benefit from:
Regular supervision and peer support.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
About You
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate practitioner who is passionate about supporting vulnerable families. To be successful in this role, you will need:
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
Postgraduate qualifications and experience in Child and Family Health Nursing
Experience working with families using a partnership or strengths-based approach.
Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
The ability to build safe, therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
A valid NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel for home visits.
Benefits
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work life balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
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Find out more about applying for this position
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
For role related queries or questions contact Margaret Ridgway on Margaret.Ridgway@health.nsw.gov.au
Hunter New England Health 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.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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