CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Out of Home Care Health Pathway Program
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2028
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ638646
Application close: Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 11.59pm
The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is looking for a Registered Nurse - Priority Populations to provide patient centred care to children and young people in statutory care referred to the program. This role works within a multidisciplinary team to provide timely review, coordination, referral, and assessment as required for children and young people (0-18 years) in statutory Out of Home Care.
About The Opportunity
This position is a key team member of the Out of Home Care Health Pathway Program (OOHC-HPP). The OOHC HPP is a collaboration between NSW Health, Department of Communities and Justice, OOHC service providers, Department of Education, carers, and children and young people themselves. Located at Erina Community health Centre, this niche team includes a Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Registered Nurse (this role), Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist and Administration Officer.
The RN works within the team to undertake the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions to achieve health goals. A significant focus of the role is collating and reviewing health care information in relevant electronic systems to ensure necessary information is available to meet legal requirements and to guide ongoing care. The role operates collaboratively alongside patients, carers, other healthcare providers, and external partners, particularly DCJ and NGO agencies. The team complete, review or coordinate primary health assessments and develop a Health Management Plan. This Health management Plan supports young people as they come into statutory care, through significant life transition points and as they plan to leave care.
This role is based at Erina Community Health Centre with travel across the Central Coast required.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with post registration qualifications in a relevant field within Paediatrics, Child and Family Health, or Adolescent/Youth health.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on child hood development.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating follow up health care for children and or young people.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
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?
Emma Merlino
Phone: 02 4356 9347
Email: emma.merlino@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.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
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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