School Based Wellbeing Nurse - Yass

NSW Health; Yass Valley Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Category A position in the child and family health and youth health stream. You will provide nursing care with extended autonomy and lead in clinical decision making within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA RN registration with 3+ years in the clinical speciality and be committed to completing post-registration qualifications within two years of employment.

Qualifications

• AHPRA RN registration with 3+ years in the clinical speciality.
• Commitment to completing post-registration qualifications within two years.
• Ability to supervise and lead care teams across health, education and community services.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in child and family health and youth health teams.
• Exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision making and leadership.
• Coordinate with professionals across sectors to deliver quality care and drive improvement.

Skills

RN Registration (AHPRA)

Clinical leadership

Autonomous decision making

Interpersonal communication

IT literacy

Driver's licence

Education

Post-registration qualifications in child health

Commitment to completing post-registration qualifications

Tools

IT systems

Job description

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and relevant post-registration qualifications in the speciality field (child and family health, youth health, counselling/psychosocial care) with a minimum of three years' experience working in the clinical speciality OR current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and a minimum of three years’ experience working in the clinical speciality with a commitment to completing post-registration qualifications in the speciality field (child and family health, youth health, counselling/psychosocial acre) within two years of employment.
• Demonstrated competency and knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in providing nursing care in the context of a child and family health and Youth based care team.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision making capabilities and leadership in the development of nursing specialty practice advancement.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means and advanced interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person and family-centred care at an extended role level within a child and family health, youth health or psychosocial focussed service model, with a commitment to quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and negotiate with professionals across health, education and community services to deliver quality health care with a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care
• Evidence of participation in own professional development, a commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, willingness to apply and share professional expertise as a resource person and mentor others within the speciality.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.www.immi.gov.au

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