Student Child and Family Health Nurse

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time (Min 3 Days Per Week) Until 1/11/2026

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum Plus Superannuation; $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour Plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: Full Time = 38 HPW, Part Time = Up to 38 HPW

Location: Ramsgate Child and Family Health Centre

Applications Close Date: Tuesday 16th September, 2025

Requisition ID: REQ605369

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is "exceptional care, healthier lives." SESLHD is committed to enabling the community to be healthy and well and to providing compassionate care when people need it. Child and Family Health Nurses and Midwives are Registered Nurses and Midwives with postgraduate qualifications in primary health care to work within a primary health care model. The service provides children aged 0-5 years with a comprehensive service, incorporating evidence-based practice and cultural sensitivities, while aligning with current policies. This involves undertaking physical, emotional and psychosocial assessments to identify families' strengths and vulnerabilities to enable early identification and appropriate interventions. The service is delivered in Child and Family Health Clinics, Central intake, Family Care Cottages, and in the home setting, in partnership with specialised programs to support vulnerable families (SNF, BSF, Parent Support Team).

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave (Full-Time employees only).
• Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay (up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment; novated leasing).
  
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
• Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with AHPRA.
• Specific postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health Nursing or near completion.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families within a primary health care setting.
• Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated understanding of breastfeeding and lactation.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the RN/Midwife in applying these principles.
• Current unrestricted NSW driver's licence.

• Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards (click the link in the original posting)
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• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Temporary visa holder employment may occur only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified following labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria in the position description.
• Selected applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy on vaccination for all positions prior to offer.
• Aboriginal Workforce Team support available (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au). More information at the Stepping Up website.

For role-related queries, contact Elizabeth Roche at Elizabeth.Roche@health.nsw.gov.au.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Reasonable Adjustments: NSW Health recognises that applicants may require adjustments to the recruitment/interview process. Please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au with your adjustments requests.

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Aboriginal Workforce Team support available; see above contact.

We are advertising across multiple NSW Health locations; this posting reflects the NSW Health Patient and Family Care focus and related opportunities.