Child and Family Health Nurse - Sustaining NSW Families Plus

NSW Health; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Australia is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to support vulnerable families. In this role, you will work closely with families, providing assessments and support throughout critical early years. Qualifications include current registration and postgraduate education in Child and Family Health Nursing. Enjoy benefits like salary packaging, monthly allocated days off, and an emphasis on professional development.

Benefits

Monthly Allocated Days Off

4 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience working with families using a partnership or strengths-based approach.
• Ability to build safe, therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Valid NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments using evidence-based tools.
• Participate in weekly case reviews with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide guidance to build parental skills and confidence.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork skills

Compassionate approach

Education

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife

Postgraduate qualifications in Child and Family Health Nursing

Job description

This is your opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and families in your community.

Employment Type: Temporary Full time and Part time opportunities until June 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour + 12 % Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Wallsend Campus

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join the Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) Plus Pilot, a nurse-led home visiting program designed to improve outcomes for vulnerable families and children. You’ll be part of a passionate, multi-disciplinary team working together to strengthen families across the Greater Newcastle area.

This is a rewarding role where your expertise will make a lasting difference in the lives of parents and young children, while you receive strong support, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to extend your practice.

About the Role

As a Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife, you will work in close partnership with families to help them identify and achieve their goals, always keeping the baby’s wellbeing at the centre. The program involves sustained home visiting from pregnancy until the child’s second birthday, combining health and developmental assessments with ongoing family support.

You’ll also:

• Conduct assessments in line with the Personal Health Record (PHR) schedule, using evidence-based tools.
• Participate in weekly case reviews and consultations with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide guidance and support to build parental skills and confidence in a strengths-based model.

What’s in it for You

You’ll be well supported in this role. Orientation is provided at commencement, and you’ll be backed by the Manager for Child and Family Services, Allied Health team, and nursing colleagues.

All nurses in the program are required to complete the Advanced Nurse Practice (ANP) Course, and you’ll be supported every step of the way with training days, case study assessment, and guidance from a dedicated ANP Course Coordinator. You’ll also benefit from:

• Regular supervision and peer support.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A team environment that values reflective practice and continuous learning.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate practitioner who is passionate about supporting vulnerable families. To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
• Postgraduate qualifications and experience in Child and Family Health Nursing
• Experience working with families using a partnership or strengths-based approach.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build safe, therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• A valid NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel for home visits.

Benefits

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-life balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• 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.
• Hunter New England Health 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.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full-time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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