Registered Nurse - Child and Family Health
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ664788 Requisition #
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- May 25, 2026 Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 31/12/2026)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital
Remuneration: $37.48 – $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ664788
Applications Close: 08 June 2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
We are seeking a Registered Nurse in Child and Family Health to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to children aged 0–5 years and their families. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based, client-centred nursing services that support optimal health, growth and wellbeing. This role involves assessment, early intervention, referral, health promotion and education, all delivered through a strengths-based family partnership approach aligned with the principles of Primary Health Care.
If you're passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of young children and their families through compassionate, evidence based care, we invite you to apply now. Join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful difference in the community every day!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated recent experience and clinical skill in provision of care to children aged 0-5 years and their families/carers as a registered nurse (including completion of a new graduate RN program or 12 months full time equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse)
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
- Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Drury on melissa.drury1@health.nsw.gov.au
