Registered Nurse - Child & Family Health

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: Temporary Full Time (Up until 13 Aug 2023) Job share may be considered
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $67,357.32 - $94,568.44 pa (plus super)
Hours per week: 38
Location: Bathurst, NSW

Registered Nurse – Child & Family Health
Bathurst Health Service

About the role:
The Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN) is an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team providing preventative, early detection and early referral for intervention/ treatment care and services to children (0-5 years) and their parents/carers including the offer of a home visit following the birth of every child within the Western New South Wales Local Health District (WNSWLHD).

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:
Life at Western NSW Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse.

At Bathurst Hospital, we have built a collaborative, people-focused culture. Our vision - Healthier Rural People - Thriving Communities - provides a benchmark for our partnership and leadership approach to improving the health and wellbeing of people living in regional and remote areas of New South Wales.

Bathurst Hospital is located 3 hours west of Sydney over the Blue Mountains. It is a University City, has good transport services throughout the city, buses, trains and airplanes with regular connections to Sydney then interstate. Large sporting complexes, great restaurants, recreational activities and facilities. The hospital has Operating Theatres, a Surgical Ward of 15 bed (with capacity to surge to 22 beds), ED, Level 4 ICU, Level 4 maternity services, paediatrics services, medical unit with telemetry and palliative care beds, Rehabilitation unit onsite, and TACP beds, large inpatient and outpatient Allied Health support and expanding Ambulatory Care and HITH services. Educational support is available to staff.

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 3 April 2023 – 11:59pm.
For role related enquiries, please reach out to Julia Sharp on (02) 6330 5635 or Julia.Sharp@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.