We are seeking qualified Child and Family Health Registered Nurses/ Midwives to join us and our team as Varied permanent positions including Casuals here at our Karitane Early Parenting Service - Campbelltown. We are now a fully funded 14 bed unit and we invite you to apply.

POSITION TITLE:Registered Nurse/ Midwife - Child and Family Health

OPERATIONAL BASE:Karitane Early Parenting Service - Campbelltown

STATUS:Varied permanent positions including Casual

HOURS: Varied hours including Casual roster Monday-Friday

All roles are required to work a rotating roster

RESPONSIBLE TO:Nurse Manager - (through to Director, Clinical Services)

INDUSTRIAL AWARD: Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (state) Award 2025 and with the Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Agreement 2017.

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"The First 2000 Days shapes a child's life"

Karitane is a not-for-profit early parenting organisation within NSW that supports families, builds parenting capacity, enhances parent child relationships and strengthens a family's connections through supports in their community.

SUMMARY ROLE AND FUNCTION

Karitane staff provides safe, effective, quality care consistent with the organisation's mission, philosophy, values and standards of care, and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct.

Professional practice must reflect adherence to agreed professional standards and be responsible for the delivery of clinical services under the supervision of the Manager.

An exciting opportunity exists for experienced Child and Family Health Nurses to join our dynamic team at the Karitane Early Parenting Service at Campbelltown.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: (Each criteria must be addressed in your application)

Essential for this role are the following: (the criteria below must be addressed in your cover letter)

1. Current NSW Registration Nurse or Midwife (NSW) List A

2. Child and Family Health Nursing Qualification with minimum 2 years' experience.

3. Demonstrated experience in Child and Family Health with an understanding of current evidence informed practice

4. Demonstrated advanced communication skills in mixed modalities

5. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

6. Demonstrated advanced computer skills and data collection systems and practices

7. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership and deliver client focused care.

8. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively

RESPONSIBILITIES

Practices in accordance with the recognised standards for Nursing Practice, Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Australian nurses, plus legislation affecting nursing practice and common law.

Child and Family Health RN: All Child and Family Health nurses (RN) have an obligation to be familiar with and practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board registration codes, guidelines and statements for Registered Nurses. Secondly, Child and Family Health nurses are required to operate within the scope of practice, standards and professional development elements as outlined within the NSW CAFHNA Child and Family Health Competencies 2009 and comply with their registration CPD requirements using the Child and Family Health Professional Practice Framework 2022 to guide their professional development. All registered nurses are to provide evidence of National Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is current.

• Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations.

Permanent full-time, part-time and Casual employment status of this role is in accordance with the Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Agreement 2017. Shift times and days may be varied according to the needs of the organisation. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area.

The majority of Karitane's services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.

Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles.

Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS Policies, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.

Relevant Criminal History, Working with Children's Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants.

A full position description detailing this role and what Karitane is about is in detail and can be viewed on the Karitane website under employment opportunities:

"Karitane is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all children and

young people. We are dedicated to upholding the Child Safe Standards, all staff share responsibility for

maintaining a child -safe culture."

Please note: If you work in the NSW Public Health system and other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave and service can be transferred across to Karitane.

Benefits of a career at Karitane

• Dynamic team
• That we are an accredited Family-friendly workplace
• Professional development, support and mentoring
• Opportunity if you work regular casual shifts you may be able to salary package up to $16,050 tax free (as not-for-profit and registered charity)
• Additional leave, accrued day off once a month where applicable
• Encouraged to achieve your full potential
• Respected and recognised
• Flexible work practices where applicable and appropriate
• Meaningful work - that makes a difference

If you are interested in applying for this role, please indicate your preference for part-time hours
Please upload a cover letter that addresses the selection criteriaand your resume:

Full advert and position description can be access through our Karitane website

Your application can be submitted via this link:

Alison Squire Nurse Manager - Karitane Early Parenting Service - Campbelltown

The culture of Karitane is founded on our values of respect, innovation, collaboration and excellence.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

Karitane Early Parenting Service - Campbelltown seeks experienced Child and Family Health Nurses to join a dynamic team. Roles include permanent and casual positions with varied hours on a rotating roster, under Nurse Manager supervision.

Applicants must hold NSW registration and CAFH qualifications with relevant experience, and demonstrate collaboration, data skills, and a client-focused approach within NSW Health guidelines.

Karitane is seeking a highly skilled Child and Family Health Nurse to join the Early Parenting Centre in Campbelltown, NSW. The role involves delivering safe, quality clinical CFH services under supervision, supporting families from birth to age five with evidence-based practice.

Essential qualifications include NSW registration as a nurse or midwife, a CFH qualification with at least 2 years of experience, and strong communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.

Location: Campbelltown Early Parenting Centre

Job Category: child family health nurse

Established in 1923, Karitane is a dynamic and innovative not-for-profit health organisation and registered charity providing early parenting services. We support families with children from birth to 5 years of age through building parenting capacity, enhancing parent-child relationships, and strengthening a family's connections with supports in their community. Our services are evidence-based and delivered by a caring and highly trained professional team of child and family health nurses, paediatricians, social workers, psychologist,s and psychiatrists offering complete, holistic care.

OUR CARE
Karitane staff provide safe, effective, family-centred quality care consistent with the organisation's mission, philosophy, values and standards of care, and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct.

OUR VISION
Our impact will enable children to have the best start in life

OUR PURPOSE
We are trusted early parenting experts empowering families and children to be healthy, confident and resilient.

SUPPORTING OUR PEOPLE
Karitane is a family-friendly, flexible workplace with a strong culture of success that reflects our values of innovation, excellence, respect and collaboration. We are a passionate, dynamic and highly engaged team making a difference to families' lives. We support each other and provide excellent professional development opportunities. We offer a comprehensive well-being support package, Employee Assistant Program, Perkbox reward & recognition program and discounted gym membership. If you come from NSW Ministry of Health or other affiliated health organizations you can transfer your leave entitlements to Karitane.

What we offer .

• Not-for-profit salary Packaging benefits to reduce your tax
• 12% Superannuation
• Fitness Passport
• FLARE save $ on Perks and an extensive Wellbeing hub
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Family-Friendly Accredited Workplace
• Employee benefits and more

Benefits of a Career at Karitane:-

• Family-friendly workplace.
• Professional development, support, and mentoring.
• Opportunity to salary package up to $16,050 tax-free (as a not-for-profit and registered charity).
• Accrued day off once a month for full time roles.
• Exciting career opportunities.
• Flexible work practices where possible.
• Meaningful work - that makes a difference.

Karitane has exceptional working conditions focused on providing a workplace that values Excellence, Respect, Collaboration and Innovation.

"The First 2000 Days shapes a child's life"

Karitane is a not-for-profit early parenting organisation within NSW that supports families, builds parenting capacity, enhances parent child relationships and strengthens a family's connections through supports in their community.

SUMMARY ROLE AND FUNCTION

Karitane staff provides safe, effective, quality care consistent with the organisation's mission, philosophy, values and standards of care, and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct.

Professional practice must reflect adherence to agreed professional standards and be responsible for the delivery of clinical services under the supervision of the Manager.

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled Child and Family Health Nurses to join our dynamic team at the Karitane Early Parenting Centre at Campbelltown.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT in accordance with The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Agreement.Shift times and days may be varied according to theneeds of the organisation. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area and accross NSW. The majority of Karitane's services close for approximately two weeks over theChristmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave. This position may be required to provide clinical services via Telehealth in a work from home capacity.
Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles. Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.
Relevant Police Check, Working with Children Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants.

Child Safe Standards:

"Karitane is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all children and young people. We are dedicated to upholding the Child Safe Standards, all staff share responsibility for maintaining a child safe culture"

VACCINATIONS

Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations.

Essential for this role are the following: (the criteria below must be addressed in your cover letter)

1. Current NSW Registration Nurse or Midwife (NSW) List A

2. Child and Family Health Nursing Qualification with minimum 2 years' experience.

3. Demonstrated experience in Child and Family Health with an understanding of current evidence informed practice

4. Demonstrated advanced communication skills in mixed modalities

5. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

6. Demonstrated advanced computer skills and data collection systems and practices

7. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership and deliver customer-centric

8. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively

An exciting opportunity is available at Karitane to join the integrated care team onsite at our Randwick Parenting Centre. In this role, you will work collaboratively within a state-wide multidisciplinary team, supporting children and families through evidence-based care and services. This position offers the chance to contribute during a significant period of growth, innovation, and transformation at Karitane, while developing your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse – Experienced Child and Family HealthNurse

DEPARTMENT: Integrated Care

OPERATIONAL BASE: Randwick Parenting Centre, Eastern Suburbs.

STATUS:Permanent Part Time 16 hours per week with scope to increase hours next year.

VACCINATION CATEGORY: A (influenza Vaccinations)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Responsible to the Director of Clinical Services through Randwick Nurse Unit Manager

INDUSTRIAL AWARD: Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives’ (state) Award 2021

PURPOSE

This role provides secondary Child and Family Health support to children aged 0-5 years and their families, with a focus on sleep and settling, feeding, adjustment to parenting, infant and child behaviour, and parental mental health and wellbeing. Based at the Randwick Parenting Centre in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, the position delivers care through both in-centre services and virtual care, ensuring families have access to flexible, family-centred support.

Karitane staff provide safe, effective, quality care consistent with the organisation’s mission, philosophy, values and standards of care, and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct.

Professional practice must reflect adherence to agreed professional standards. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of clinical services to families in centre or virtually via a telehealth platform.

Karitane is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all children and young people. We are dedicated to upholding the Child Safe Standards, all staff share responsibility for maintaining a child-safe culture.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: (Each criteria below must be addressed in your cover letter)

1.NSW Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

2.Recognised post graduate qualifications in Child and Family Health or equivalent experience (Minimum 2 years).

3.Ability to demonstrate individual and group facilitation skills while working in partnership with families.

4.Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

5.Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build positive therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and colleagues, and to communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

6.Understanding of the principles of secondary health care in the context of Child and Family Health Nursing

7.Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation: Respect, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.

8.Demonstrated computer skills including the use of online health databases such as EMR, IPM and Microsoft 365

9.Current drivers licence recognised in NSW.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Listed are the primary duties of this role and the performance standards required to undertake the duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Practices in accordance with the recognised standards for Nursing Practice, Codes of Ethics and ProfessionalConductforAustraliannurses,pluslegislationaffectingnursingpracticeandcommon law.

Child and Family Health RN: All Child and Family Health nurses (RN) have an obligation to be familiar with and practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board registration codes, guidelines and statements for Registered Nurses. Secondly, Child and Family Health nurses are requiredtooperatewithinthescopeofpractice,standardsandprofessionaldevelopmentelements asoutlinedwithintheNSWCAFHNAChildandFamilyHealthCompetencies2009andcomplywith their registration CPD requirements using the Child and Family Health Professional Practice Framework2022toguidetheirprofessionaldevelopment.Allregisterednursesaretoprovide evidence of National Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) iscurrent.

Reference:

MaCAFHNA - National Standards for Child and Family Health Nurses (2017) https://www.mcafhna.org.au/client_images/2830942.pdf

CAFNA NSW- Child and Family Health Nursing Professional Practice Framework (2022) https://www.mcafhna.org.au/client_images/2830944.pdf

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Various employment status is in accordance with the Named NSW (Non - Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Agreement 2017. Shift times and days may be varied according to the needs of the organisation. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area and across NSW.

The majority of Karitane services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.

Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles.

Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.

Relevant Police Check, Working with Children Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants

Full advert and position description can be found on our Karitane website

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Close date: Sunday 13th September 2026