Employment Details
* Employment Type: Temporary Part/Full Time (minimum 3 days per week), Until 1 March 2027
* Position Classification: Registered Nurse
* Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27
* Hours Per Week: Up to 38
* Requisition ID: REQ
* Location: Caringbah Community Health Centre
* Applications Close: Saturday 7 February 2026
Where You'll Be Working
Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community. PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Child and Family Health Nurses and Midwives are Registered Nurses and Midwives who have completed additional post graduate qualifications in primary health care to enable them to work within a primary health care model aimed at providing children aged 0-5 years with a comprehensive service, incorporating evidence based practice and cultural sensitivities, while aligning with current policies. This involves undertaking physical, emotional and psychosocial assessments to identify family's strengths and vulnerabilities to enable early identification and appropriate interventions. The service delivery is provided in the Child and Family Health Clinics, Central intake, Family Care Cottages, and in the home setting. The Service also works in partnership with specialized programmes to support vulnerable families with Sustaining NSW Families (SNF), Building Strong Foundation Service (BSF), and the Parent Support Team.
Benefits
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave. (Full time employees only)
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
* Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
* Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
Qualifications and Experience
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Have commenced or be enrolled to commence in a Child and Family Health Nursing post graduate course in March 2026
* Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families within a primary health care setting
* Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others
* Demonstrated understanding of breast feeding and lactation
* Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse/Midwife in applying these principles
* Current unrestricted NSW driver's Licence
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Roche on
Core Values and Diversity
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
* We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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