Wellbeing and Health In-Reach Nurse (WHIN) Coordinator (Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2) - Temp PT
South Western Sydney Local Health District – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week until May ****
Location: Health Services Building Liverpool
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour
About the Opportunity
Are You Ready for Your Next Challenge as a WHIN Coordinator (CNS2)?
About You
Are you a strong leader seeking a meaningful new opportunity in your local area?
Are you passionate about working with primary and high school students and their families to address health and wellbeing challenges early?
Do you thrive in a collaborative, client-centred team of experienced, committed, and energetic Nurses?
Can you confidently build and maintain service partnerships and create effective referral pathways?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you
The Role
The Wellbeing and Health In-reach Nurse (WHIN) team is seeking experienced and motivated WHIN Coordinators (CNS2) to join our dynamic program. Based in Liverpool, this role provides the opportunity to work in a unique school-based setting, delivering high-quality, evidence-informed, and culturally responsive care to vulnerable children, young people, and their families.
You will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, fostering strong relationships across schools, health, and community sectors. This is a challenging and highly rewarding position that will further develop your clinical leadership, interagency collaboration, and community engagement skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate early intervention and referral pathways for school-aged children and young people.
Collaborate with school staff, health services, and community agencies to ensure accessible and responsive support for students and families.
Build rapport and establish trust with children, young people and families to assess needs and support ongoing care.
Promote holistic, integrated, and preventative care models.
Actively contribute to strengthening links between Health and Education sectors.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking Registered Nurses with:
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field (child & family health, mental health, community health, paediatrics, etc.)
Strong leadership and negotiation skills
Demonstrated experience in case coordination and interagency collaboration
A deep understanding of the needs of children, young people and families in the community
Confidence to work both autonomously and within a school team setting
Why Join Us?
At South Western Sydney Local Health District, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with disabilities.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
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), with 3 years relevant Full Time equivalent post registration experience working with children and young people and approved post graduate qualifications related to the specialty area of child and family health, or pediatrics', or adolescent / youth health nursing practice or in a field relevant to the specialty field, or such other qualification, or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.
Demonstrated experience working with children, young people and families, including marginalised and at-risk populations with a proven ability to engage families in addressing health and mental health concerns using health promotion, prevention and early intervention approaches. Collaborative Practice, Leadership and Service Integration.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within interagency and multidisciplinary contexts, fostering collaboration, quality care and integrated service delivery.
Proven ability to identify opportunities for enhancing care coordination and outcomes for children, young people and families.
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.
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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 staffs 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 for Permanent Appointment
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
Child Safe Culture
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.
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