Registered Nurse – Child And Family Health Nurse

Contribute to world-class rural health care through innovation, safety, quality care and improved outcomes for communities of Western NSW.

To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $33.97 - $47.69 ph (plus super)
Hours per week: 8
Location: Blayney, NSW

Registered Nurse - Child & Family Health Nurse
Blayney Multi Purpose Service

About the role:
The Child and Family Health Nurse position at Blayney Multipurpose Health Service is pivotal in the provision of care for our families living in our community. This role requires a dynamic and motivated person, who has sound knowledge and experience in the provision of Child and Family Health Services with a focus on the family unit at the centre of everything we do.

Western NSW Local Health District encourages suitably qualified Aboriginal people to apply for this position.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.

Where you’ll be working:
Blayney is a country town located approximately 35 km (30 mins drive) south of Orange and approximately 37 km (30 mins drive) west of Bathurst. Blayney Shire is predominately rural in nature, supporting primary industries such as dairying, beef, lamb, wool, viticulture, orchards, potatoes, canola, and other grains. Mining is also a key industry and the area supports other industrial activities such as manufacturing, transportation, and food processing. In the Shire there are eight primary schools: seven public and one catholic, and the one high school.

The Blayney Health Service is a 29 bed multipurpose service providing inpatient care, residential aged care services, emergency care, ambulatory care, and a range of primary and community services under one organisational structure.

Blayney MPS provides employees with opportunities to use your clinical skills to improve the quality and safety of health care for all patients and residents at Blayney MPS. As a team of health care professionals our focus is on supporting you to provide excellence in care through the provision of educational opportunities to advance your skills and knowledge.

About us:
WNSWLHD is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

Some of the benefits of working with us include:
Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.
Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
Access to Salary Packaging to save tax, Fitness Passport and free & confidential counselling services.

How to apply:
Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD. For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.

Applications will close 13 April 2023 – 11:59pm.
For role related enquiries, please reach out to Deborah Higgs on (02) 6368 9318 or Deborah.higgs@health.nsw.gov.au

COVID-19 Response:
All NSW Health workers are required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.

Talent Pool
If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.