Registered Nurse - Child and Family Health
Caring for families, empowering parents, and nurturing healthy futures—one child at a time!
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until July 2026.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: S36.38 - $51.08 per hour + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ572218
Application Close: Monday, 19th May 2025
Where you'll be working:
Situated in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Maitland is conveniently located in close proximity to the vineyards, beaches and the local airport and is one of the fastest growing non-metro regions in NSW known for its rich history and heritage.
Deliver safe, culturally responsive, and person-centred care in partnership with clients, families, carers, and a multidisciplinary team to support the achievement of identified health goals. In this role, you will collaborate with other Child and Family Health Nurses to provide a mix of clinic-based services and home visits, including postnatal home visits within the first two weeks following birth.
You will assess the developmental progress of children aged 0 to 5 years, using recognised developmental milestones to guide your evaluations.
Acting as an advocate, you will support clients and their families/carers in making informed decisions regarding their health and wellbeing. This includes ensuring they understand clinical interventions and service delivery processes, and making timely, appropriate referrals to help them achieve their goals.
The successful candidate will receive comprehensive orientation and training in Child and Family Health Nursing. Ongoing support will be provided by the Clinical Nurse Consultant (Child and Family), the Nurse Unit Manager, and a team of experienced Child and Family Health Nurses.
About you:
Our ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is energetic, enthusiastic, and highly motivated with a passion for child and family health.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Builds strong, respectful partnerships with families to support positive health outcomes for children.
- Works collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Shows initiative, reliability, and a client-centred approach to care.
- Advocates for families, supporting informed decision-making and access to appropriate services.
Essential Requirements:
- Current Registration as a registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Child and Family Health Qualifications.
- Eligible to drive in NSW with a current drivers licence.
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:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part 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 lease
- 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?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Renay Macleod on Renay.MacLeod@health.nsw.gov.au
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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