Child & Family Health Nurse
Work in a collaborative, community-focused team offering coordinated, culturally responsive health services.
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Quirindi Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ579180
Applications Close: Thursday 12th June 2025
Where you'll be working:
Nestled in the scenic Liverpool Plains and affectionately known as the ‘nest in the hills,’ Quirindi offers breathtaking landscapes, rolling green pastures, and stunning sunflower fields. Located less than an hour from Tamworth, this welcoming town is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in the community.
HealthOne Quirindi provides an integrated primary and community health service, incorporating General Practice, Community Health and visiting services. These services work in partnership to provide client-centre, comprehensive and coordinated care to the local community, encompassing the Liverpool Plains. The key objectives of the HealthOne NSW model include health risk identification, illness prevention, early intervention, chronic / complex disease management and multidisciplinary planned care. Our collaborative approach ensures high-quality, coordinated care for the Liverpool Plains community.
As part of our team, you’ll work alongside dedicated a range of health professionals in a supportive, friendly environment that is known for its strong sense of community and relaxed rural lifestyle. Enjoy the charm of country living while working with a service dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of local families.
About the role:
As a Registered Child and Family Health Nurse, you will deliver safe, culturally responsive and person-centred care to families with children aged 0–5 years. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing Universal Health Home Visits within two weeks of birth
- Delivering care in alignment with key government strategies and professional standards
- Supporting infant feeding, sleep, behaviour, development, and parenting
- Advocating for families and ensuring they can make informed decisions
- Making timely referrals to internal and external services
- Supervising students and mentoring staff as needed
- Collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to support improved health outcomes
- Practising within professional, ethical and culturally respectful boundaries
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, backed by orientation, professional development, and a commitment to Closing the Gap.
Requirements:
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualifications in Child and Family Health
• Current NSW driver’s licence and ability to travel for home visits
• Authorised Nurse Immuniser or willingness to complete
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
About you:
You are a compassionate and culturally sensitive clinician who is:
- Committed to providing family-centred and culturally respectful care
- Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Skilled in time management and managing competing priorities
- Passionate about supporting families during the early years of a child’s development
Requirements:
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualifications in Child and Family Health
• Current NSW driver’s licence and ability to travel for home visits
• Authorised Nurse Immuniser or willingness to complete
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Gallagher on Michelle.Gallagher@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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 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.
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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
