Child and Family Health Registered Nurse

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
• Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy
• Career Development opportunity
  
  

About the role:

The Family Care Cottage (FCC) is supported by a dedicated team of Child and Family Health Nurses (CFHN) and a Social Worker, who deliver a combination of "day stay," clinic, and outreach services on weekdays (excluding public holidays).

In this role, the CFHN provides essential education and assistance on a variety of topics, including infant feeding difficulties, sleep patterns, infant crying and settling, toddler behaviour, infant-carer attachment, and managing feelings of depression and anxiety.

The CFHN is also responsible for receiving and triaging referrals from various settings to ensure that families receive timely support. This position requires effective collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and external services to comprehensively address the unique needs of each family.

Where you’ll be working:

Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!

The Family Care Cottage (FCC) is a free and confidential Community Health Service located in Tamworth, NSW. It provides a wide range of support, counselling, and educational services tailored to the needs of expectant parents and families with babies and children aged 0 to 3 years. FCC aims to foster healthy family dynamics, offering resources and guidance on parenting, infant care, and child development to help families thrive during these early years.

Our skilled and passionate team are eager to welcome you!

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
• Child and Family Health Qualifications.
• Eligible to drive in NSW with a current drivers licence and willingness to travel for work purposes.

About you:

This role will require you to have a recent background in Child and Family Health Nursing, with further study in infant/carer mental health and attachment being advantageous. 

Our ideal candidate will also:

• Be able to demonstrate a strong passion for working with children and their families, building positive and supportive relationships.
• Have experience and/or additional training in breastfeeding and artificial feeding support.
• Have the ability to work safely and autonomously within the broader multidisciplinary team.
• Have practical experience in supporting families and their infants with sleep and settling.
• Have a willingness to gain experience through one of Tresillian's day-stay or residential centres, if required.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• 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.
• Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Meredith Harper on Meredith.Harper@health.nsw.gov.au