Registered Nurse - Child Health Information Link

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Education & Coaching opportunities via

EAP counselling

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Child and Family Health Nurse to support infants and young children in the Canterbury Community Health area. Work three days in CHIL intake and two days in clinical teams, delivering assessments, education and early intervention services in a community setting.

You will provide family-centred care, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and respond to safety concerns while using technology to support practice and pursuing ongoing

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as an RN with AHPRA and a CFHN qualification or enrolled in CFHN course.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload including families with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessments, health education, developmental screening, immunisation support and early intervention services.
• Deliver family-centred care and respond to clinical concerns, child wellbeing and safety risks.
• Coordinate care within multidisciplinary teams and build strong therapeutic relationships.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

AHPRA RN registration

CFHN qualification or enrolled in CFHN course

Tools

NSW Driver's Licence

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748 - $114,771 per annum + Superannuation

Location: Canterbury Community Health

Requisition ID: REQ678102

Are you committed to achieving excellence in health care and would like to join our team?

About The Role

As a Child and Family Health Nurse, you will work across the Child Health Information Link (CHIL) centralised intake team 3 days a week and the clinical team 2 days a week. In this combined role you will support infants, young children and their families through the critical early years of life. Working with children from birth to five years of age, you will provide evidence-based assessments, health education, developmental screening, immunisation support, and early intervention services within a community setting. You will deliver family-centred care that promotes positive health outcomes while identifying and responding to clinical concerns, complex family needs, and child safety risks. Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, you will coordinate care, build strong therapeutic relationships, and contribute to a supportive and responsive service that empowers families to thrive.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

About You

You are a compassionate and skilled Child and Family Health Nurse with current registration and postgraduate qualifications or enrolment in child and family health nursing. You bring sound clinical judgement, strong assessment skills and a commitment to delivering safe, family-centred care. You are confident managing a diverse caseload, including families with complex needs, and are able to recognise and respond appropriately to child wellbeing and safety concerns. With excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children, parents and carers, you work effectively both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. You are comfortable using technology to support clinical practice and are committed to ongoing professional development, A current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence is essential to support community-based service delivery.

Ideal Candidate

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Qualifications in Child and Family Health Nursing or currently enrolled in a Child and Family Health accredited course and a current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 licence is acceptable).
• Understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.

Benefits and Perks:

• Monthly Accrued Day Off.
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.
• Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

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For enquiries, please contact Anna Kearns via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 18 October 2026

For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.