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SalaryEmployment Type: 1 x Temporary Full Time and 1 x Temporary Part Time (Up to 30/06/2023)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $67,357.32 - $94,568.44 per annum / $33.97 - $47.69 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 / 32 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Requisition ID: REQ358668
Location: Mount Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
This position is part of the New Directions Mothers and Babies Program, which is funded by the Commonwealth Government. New Directions aims to contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood health and development to ensure that children are healthy and ready for school. The program provides high quality, culturally sensitive child and family health services, based on primary health care principles, provided in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities.
The Child & Family Health Nurse (CFHN) practices at an extended level of nursing, working within a primary healthcare model with families who have infants and / or young children. Working in partnership is the foundation of CFHN practice. The CFHN uses a strength-based and wellness focus to promote the health and wellbeing of children and families, identifies variations in health and development, and intervenes when appropriate.
WSLHD encourages applications from candidates with strong Aboriginal cultural knowledge and/or connections to Aboriginal community.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Whilst this position is open to all applicants, it is targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. If applying as an Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, then please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview, you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification relevant to performing the role of a Child and Family Health Nurse, or currently enrolled with a course completion date within 2 years of employment.
Registration: Current enrolment with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse Division 1.
Selection Criteria: * Current enrolment with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse Division 1 and postgraduate qualification relevant to performing the role of a Child and Family Health Nurse, or currently enrolled with a course completion date within 2 years of employment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have knowledge of and / or links with the local Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families and evidence of post-registration experience working with families and young children, including experience working with families from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
- Commitment to evidenced based Child and Family Health nursing practice; including an understanding of Families NSW and primary health care principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills and computer skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications and a commitment to undertaking training in electronic health record systems.
- Current drivers licence valid in NSW and willingness to use for work purposes.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jo Fuller on Jo.Fuller@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 28th of December 2022
