Child and Family Health Nurse New Directions Aboriginal Mothers & Babies Program

Essential Requirements:

1. 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).
2. Registration: Current enrolment with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse Division 1.

Selection Criteria:

1. 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.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have knowledge of and / or links with the local Aboriginal community.
3. 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.
4. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
5. Commitment to evidenced based Child and Family Health nursing practice; including an understanding of Families NSW and primary health care principles and practices.
6. Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills and computer skills.
7. 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.
8. Current drivers licence valid in NSW and willingness to use for work purposes.

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For role related queries or questions contact Graeme Pringle on Graeme.Pringle@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 1st May 2024