Registered Nurse - Transitional Child & Family Health
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ597735 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full time (until 7 July 2026)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Walgett, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 24 July 2025 – 11:59pm
Registered Nurse –Transitional Child & Family Health – Incentives Offered
Walgett Multi Purpose Service
About the role
In this role, you will join the Walgett Primary & Community Health as a Transitional Child & Family Health Nurse. You will be supported to complete a post-graduate qualification in Child & Family Health Nursing with on-the-job learning opportunities and mentorship by experienced Child and Family Health Nurses. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a new role.
As custodians of the next generation in our region, our Child and Family Health nurses play a key role in the core goal of our Health District – healthier rural people and thriving communities. You’ll be in early contact with our families, providing services which may include comprehensive family assessment, monitoring growth and development of young children, education and support for parents, immunisations and referrals when necessary.
This is a rewarding role where you can be involved in people’s lives, not just their illnesses. You will need to have relevant post graduate qualifications or working towards, have sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people, the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team and to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care.
Supported by a small close knit team, your dedication will be seen and appreciated. If you have a passion to for the next generation, are highly skilled in Child and Family Health Practice and Competency standards and a team player? Then help us to provide the best positive health outcomes for children, families and our wider community. Apply now!
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Suzanne Mahoney on 02 6817 9400 or at Suzanne.mahoney@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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