Child and Family Health Nurse

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Part Time, up to 38 hours per week

Location: Narellan Community Health Centre

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $ $51.08 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ600656

Application Close Date: 07/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 10/09/ /09/2025

Contact Details: Prue Matthews – |

This position is advertised under the SWSLHD Aboriginal Targeted Recruitment Program. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may have to cite their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, in addition to the selection criteria.

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

About The Opportunity

What makes this role unique to others?

• Opportunity to work in a culturally safe, family-centered model of care, making a real impact on Aboriginal families.
• Focused on early intervention and prevention, supporting families from the antenatal period until the child is 5 years old.
• Sustained Home Visiting Program – providing holistic, ongoing support to families in need.
• Work in partnership with Aboriginal Health Workers and social workers to deliver integrated, culturally appropriate care.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.

What does the role entail?

• Providing culturally responsive, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to Aboriginal families.
• Conducting home visits and offering practical health support based on primary health care principles.
• Collaborating with Aboriginal Health Workers and allied health professionals to develop personalised care plans.
• Educating families about early childhood development, health promotion, and parenting strategies.
• Supporting referrals to community and government services to ensure a holistic approach to family well-being.
• Advocating for Aboriginal health needs and contributing to the continuous improvement of services.

Who does the position work with?

• Aboriginal Health Workers – ensuring cultural needs are addressed.
• Social Workers – supporting families with complex needs.
• Multidisciplinary health teams – including allied health professionals, child and family health nurses, and external healthcare providers.
• Aboriginal community organisations and services – creating strong referral networks and partnerships.

Professional qualities that the ideal candidate would possess

• Passion for Aboriginal health and improving child and family outcomes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective engagement with families and the healthcare team.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, client-centered environment.
• Experience in child and family health nursing or a willingness to complete training within 12 months.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex family situations.
• A commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and culturally safe practices.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal families, providing early support that shapes a child's future. It's a rewarding, hands-on role for a compassionate nurse who values cultural connection, family-centred care, and community engagement.

What You'll Be Doing

The Registered Nurse/Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN) position is responsible for the provision of culturally safe, compassionate, quality, client centred care and work in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.

The role involves the provision of services to Aboriginal families within a Sustained Health Home visiting model. The position will work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Workers as well as social work to provide assessment, care coordination and education to families and take into account clinical, psychosocial and cultural needs.

The program works with women with an Aboriginal baby and their families, from the antenatal period until the child is 5 years of age. This will include home visiting and practical support based on primary health care principles to promote a safe and secure environment for children. The aim is to better respond to and provide early intervention and prevention care interventions for families in need of additional support and those with complex needs.

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.

The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.

These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.

With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Aboriginality – this position has been advertised under the SWSLHD Aboriginal Targeted Recruitment Program. This means Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? If so, please tell us about your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, including a brief description of your family and community connections.
• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Child and Family Health nursing qualifications or commitment to undertake and complete in first 12 months, with relevant experience.
• Please describe how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements, and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Aboriginal Child and Family Health Team?
• Describe your experience in providing culturally responsive case management or care coordination with Aboriginal families.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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