Applications Close: Thursday, 9th May 2024
About the Role
- The Child and Family Health Nurse provides health screening, surveillance and early identification of concerns of children 0-5 years with the aim of promoting and improving the health of children.
- The Nurse works in partnership with the family to provide anticipatory guidance which builds a family’s resilience and capacity to strengthen the family’s relationship with the child.
- You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and have an understanding of the Child and Family Health Nursing scope of practice and the relevant evidence-based health surveillance, assessment frameworks and referral pathways.
- You will be providing care in both the clinic and home settings.
- There are two positions available with the option of combining the FTE:
- Maternity Leave relief 0.5FTE until 10/6/2025
- Permanent part-time 0.3FTE
Where you'll be working
- The Child and Family Health team work within the wider Hunter Valley Community Health Nursing team, based at Muswellbrook.
- The services are provided to communities throughout Upper Hunter Valley, including Murrurundi, Scone, Muswellbrook, Denman and Merriwa.
- You are expected to work in all service areas.
- Due to the large geographical distances, the Nurse can drive up to approx. 1 hour to home visits or to a Health Centre.
- Muswellbrook is located in the rolling vineyards of the world-famous Hunter Valley wine country, where you can taste incredible local produce, take beautiful scenic drives, and discover art galleries featuring acclaimed national works.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook and surrounding area to connect you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Benefits