Child and Family Health Registered Nurse

• Working with families to make a real difference.

• Work within a dynamic team that supports professional growth.

• Participate and gain from the professional development framework.

Come and join our dynamic team who are passionate about the importance of supporting children, parents and families during the early years of a child’s life

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 per annum / $40.02 – $56.19 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours – minimum of 3 days a week)
Location: Doonside Community Health Centre

Where you'll be working
Doonside Community Health Centre is part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), delivering high-quality, family-centred care to a diverse and growing community. You’ll work within a dedicated Child and Family Health team that values compassion, collaboration and health equity.

·         Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment

·         Focus on early childhood development and family wellbeing

·         Diverse community with meaningful, rewarding clinical impact

·         Commitment to professional growth and ongoing education

·         Culture centred on respect, inclusion and patient-centred care

What you'll be doing 
As a Child and Family Health Registered Nurse, you will provide advanced, evidence-based care to families with infants and young children, promoting optimal growth, development and wellbeing.

·         Conduct comprehensive child health, development and psychosocial assessments

·         Deliver strength-based care, education and guidance to parents and carers

·         Use evidence-based screening tools to identify risks and plan interventions

·         Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community services for coordinated care

·         Contribute to quality improvement, documentation and best practice standards

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

·         Registration: Current enrolment with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registered Nurse Division 1

Selection Criteria: 

1.     Postgraduate qualification relevant to performing the role of a Child and Family Health Nurse, or currently enrolled in a tertiary course with completion date within 12 months of employment.

2.     Evidence of post registration experience working with families and young children; including those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

3.     Understanding of, and commitment to, evidence based practice.

4.     Demonstrated experience in assessment of the physical, social and emotional needs of children, and their families.

5.     Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of population health and primary health care.

6.     Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications and a commitment to undertaking training in electronic health record systems

7.     Demonstrate effective verbal, written communication and negotiation skills.

8.     Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ672513
Applications Close: 1^st July 2026

Need more information?

·         Find out more about applying for this position.

·         Review the detailed  Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

·         Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

·         For inquiries about the role, contact  Rowena Urweiss on Rowena.Urweiss@health.nsw.gov.au