Registered Nurse - Child & Family Health
Wellington Health Service

About the role
As custodians of the next generation in our region, our Child and Family Health Nurses play a key role in the core goal of our Health District - healthier rural people and thriving communities. You’ll be in early contact with our families, providing services which may include comprehensive family assessment, monitoring growth and development of young children, education and support for parents, immunisations and referrals when necessary.

You will need to have relevant post graduate qualifications or be close to finishing (within six months), have sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people, the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team and to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care.

We can offer you the opportunity to work in a variety of settings providing services in the home, at community health facilities, in our local health service and via our world-renowned Telehealth service.

This is a temporary position for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

· Click ‘Apply’

· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

· Upload your current resume

· Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Donna Brennan, Acting Primary & Community Health Manager on (02) 6845 5500 or at [email protected] for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary) that may arise in the next 18 months.

· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD