Child and Family Health Nurse

Requisition Number: REQ600818

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Employment Type: Temporary Part-time (until 30 June 2026)

Hours per week: Up to 32

Remuneration: $72, $101,299.48 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Applications Close: 05 October 2025

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Wagga Wagga

Do you bring compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to every shift?

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is our region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.

At MLHD, you'll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team in this critical frontline role delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

As the Registered Nurse, you will:

• The Child and Family Health Nursing unit forms an integral part of primary health care. It acts as an entry point into the community health care system and occurs in multiple settings within the community, supporting an integrated multidisciplinary service response based on individual client and family needs.  It aims to:
• Maintain, improve and promote the optimal health and wellbeing of children aged 0-5 years and their families.
• Provide safe, compassionate care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Collaborate with families and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve safe quality care outcomes that meet the goals of the child and family.

The Child and Family Health Nurse practices within a primary health care framework to provide a comprehensive range of child and family health services to infants, children , their parents, carers and families in pregnancy, where required, through to five (5) years of age. The Child and Family Health Nurse is responsible for:

• Utilising the Family Partnership Model as the foundation for the nurse-family relationship and supportive counselling to deliver programs such as Universal Health Home Visiting and Safe Start.
• Providing a screening and surveillance program for infants and children as informed by the NSW Personal Health Record using evidence-based tools.
• Providing opportunistic immunisations according to the NSW Childhood Immunisation Schedule (0-5 years).
• Actively promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding.
• Facilitating evidence-based groups delivered to meet child health, development and parenting support needs of families within the community.

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• A commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now Please contact Catherine Pearson at if you have any questions about this role.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District 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+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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