Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time positions available
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration:
Hours Per Week: TBA
Requisition ID: REQ626146
Advertising closes: 5 January 2026
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
What you'll be doing
The Sustaining NSW Families Program (SNF) Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN) practices at an advanced level of nursing, implementing a sustained health home visiting program which commences in pregnancy and continues to the child's second birthday.
The nurse works in a primary healthcare model with families who have been identified through the Safestart process. The SNF Nurse will perform health and development screening of infants/children in accordance with the Personal Health Record PHR schedule.
The SNF Nurse also completes assessments as per the SNF program home visiting schedule using screening tools. The nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team utilising case reviews to plan care. The SNF Nurse promotes, encourages and supports breastfeeding and the maintenance of lactation. A family partnership and anticipatory guidance approach is utilised to promote optimal infant and maternal mental health, child development and positive parent child relationships.
This position is location negotiable within Mid North Coast Local Health District
About you
Do you have current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse/midwife with post–graduate Child & Family Certificate with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and at least 3 years post-graduate experience in Child & Family Health Nursing and extensive experience/knowledge of Child and Family Health Nursing with 0–2-year-old children.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
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