Child and Family Health Registered Nurse - Mental Health Services

• Work in a new, purpose-built specialist perinatal mental health unit

• Deliver parent–infant centred care that strengthens attachment and wellbeing

• Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team at Westmead Hospital

Build confidence, assess risk and strengthen parent–infant attachment through evidence-based child and family health nursing in a specialist inpatient setting.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time  
Position Classification: Registered Nurse 
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead

Where you'll be working
Located at Redbank House on the Westmead Hospital campus, the Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) is a newly established specialist inpatient service supporting parents and infants during the critical perinatal period.

The MBU provides 24/7 care for parents experiencing significant mental health challenges, enabling parents and babies to be admitted together to promote secure attachment and minimise separation.

You will be part of a service that is:

• Purpose-built with eight inpatient beds in a calm, therapeutic environment

• Focused on holistic, parent and infant-centred care

• Inclusive of families, carers and cultural diversity

• Committed to evidence-based, trauma-informed practice

• Embedded within Western Sydney Local Health District’s strong clinical network

What you'll be doing 
As a Child and Family Health Nurse, you will practice at an advanced level, working within a primary healthcare framework to support families with infants and young children aged 0–5 years.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive child, parent and family assessments using evidence-based tools

• Support infant development, parent mental health and secure attachment

• Build parental confidence through education, guidance and strengths-based interventions

• Coordinate care and link families with community and government services post-discharge

• Contribute to quality improvement and collaborative multidisciplinary care planning

Ready to make a difference?

This is your opportunity to be part of a new, innovative service where your expertise will directly shape outcomes for parents and infants at a critical time in their lives. At NSW Health, you’ll be supported to grow, belong and make a meaningful impact—while enjoying strong professional development pathways and the chance to work in one of Australia’s leading health districts.

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 Requirements:

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

Selection Criteria:

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia.

2. 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.

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

4. Understanding of, and commitment to, evidence-based practice.

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

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

7. 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.

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

Requisition ID:  REQ646937
Applications Close: 22nd March 2026  

Need more information ?

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• 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 Brianna Circosta on Brianna.Circosta@health.nsw.gov.au