Registered Nurse - Child and Family Health - Temp FT

Job Description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until Sep 2025Location: Fairfield Community Health CentrePosition Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $1,382.80 - $1,941.40 per week Requisition ID: REQ560450Application Close Date: 23/03/2025Interview Date Range: 26/03/2025 – 02/04/2025Contact Details: Mary Nguyen – 0436934408 | About the Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child & Family Health Nurse to join our team in the Fairfield Community Health Centre, working with vulnerable women and their families. What We Offer Access to clinical supervision Working in a dynamic team environment Working with a multidisciplinary team Working with vulnerably disadvantaged families within the Fairfield Local Government area Working autonomously with the support of an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager Flexible work arrangements available Multiple contracts available What You'll be Doing The Registered Nurse/Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN) is responsible for the provision of safe, compassionate, quality, client-centered care and works in collaboration with patients, families, carers, and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes. The role involves the provision of universal services to families with children aged 0 – 5 as well as working in a Sustained Health Home Visiting (SHHV) model. The position will work collaboratively with social work to provide assessment, care coordination, and education to families, considering clinical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. The SHHV program works with vulnerable women and their families from the antenatal period potentially until the child is 2 years of age. This includes home visiting and practical support based on primary health care principles to promote a safe and secure environment for children. The aim is to better respond to and provide early intervention and prevention care interventions for families in need of additional support and those with complex needs. Where You'll Be Working South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach, and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues, and the development of Sydney’s new airport, all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation at your fingertips. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application . Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Child and Family Health nursing qualifications or commitment to undertake and complete in the first 12 months, with relevant experience. Demonstrated ability to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with clients, consumers, carers, and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs. Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced-based nursing care. Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety, and quality improvement in the workplace. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position. Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport . Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staff, and our communities' experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality, and personalised, and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. Eligibility To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but honour and support them. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child-safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on 'X' , Facebook and LinkedIn . #J-18808-Ljbffr