Child & Family Health Nurse

Remuneration: $35.55 - $49.60 Per Hour + Salary Packaging + Superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Armidale, NSW
Requisition ID: REQ495990Closing Date: Sunday, 30th of June 

About your new role:As Armidales Child and Family Health Nurse you will be engaged in a variety of essential tasks aimed at supporting both newborns and their mothers. Working 16 hours per week, over two negotiable days, the nurse will conduct health checks and immunizations for infants, as well as health assessments for mothers. The role includes providing education and support during the critical first 1000 days of a child's life. Key responsibilities will also involve offering emotional support and guidance, conducting necessary screening tests, and navigating challenging situations with sensitivity and care. Collaboration with the Armidale Child and Family Health Nurse will be crucial, ensuring comprehensive support for the families involved.

Success in this role is often attributed to personal qualities like a sense of humor and a deep passion for the wellbeing of children and mothers. The ability to offer unwavering support in difficult circumstances and perform necessary screening tests is essential. The team is small and close-knit, including professionals such as speech therapists and an Aboriginal liaison officer, creating a work environment where each member is recognized by name, not just a number. The role offers flexibility and the potential for casual shifts to increase hours, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive setting

Where you will be working:

• Armidale is the main hub of the New England High Country, and is one of Australia’s most elegant regional locations, with its 19th-century churches and heritage architecture.
• A graceful city of tree-lined streets, Armidale is a five-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney and less than 90 minutes from Tamworth, with flights between Sydney and Armidale operating daily for under an hour fly time.
• Armidale is surrounded by beautiful forests, mountain gorges, national parks, and waterfalls, including Wollomombi Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Australia.

What we can offer you: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• ADO's each month (for full time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses) 
• Superannuation contributions 
• 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 part time and temporary part time vacancies.  
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
• 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

 
Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Karen Garth on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:  

 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW