Child and Family Health Nurse - Sustaining NSW Families
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: S36.38 - $51.08 per hour + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ542471
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About us:
The Sustaining NSW Families Program (SNF) is a coordinated and integrated program of sustained nurse led home visiting to improve outcomes for vulnerable families and children. The successful candidate will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of motivated and enthusiastic clinicians to continue this program across Newcastle, and the Lake Macquarie area.
About the role:
The Sustaining NSW Families Program model involves working in partnership with families to achieve goals and desired outcomes agreed in consultation with the nurse whilst keeping the baby in mind. This is achieved through ongoing and active follow-up with families by attending structured home visits. There is weekly consultations and care discussions with the multidisciplinary team through case conferencing to review care plans.
A family partnership and anticipatory guidance approach is utilised to promote optimal infant and maternal mental health, child development and positive parent child relationships.
The role is supported by the Manager for Child and Family Services, NUM/Coordinator for SNF, Allied Health team and nursing colleagues. Orientation to the program will be provided on commencement. All SNF nurses are required to maintain mandatory education requirements. All SNF nurses are required to complete the Advanced Nurse Practice (ANP) Course. This includes a case study assessment and attendance at training days. The SNF program employs a ANP Course Coordinator to provide support with ongoing training required.
About You:
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic with a passion for working with vulnerable families. The candidate will need to demonstrate strength as a reflective practitioner, work in a partnership approach as well as being able to form therapeutic relationships built on health boundaries. The preferred candidate will need to be prepared to attend the education and training for this position.
Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Holds postgraduate qualifications in Child and Family Health Nursing and willingness to complete an Advanced Nurse Practice course within 12 months of employment.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness and ability to travel for work purposes.
Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Margaret Ridgway on Margaret.Ridgway@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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