Child and Family Health Nurse - Wagga (Maternity Leave Position)
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Requisition Number: REQ609978
Employment Type: Temporary Part-time (until 13 December 2026)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 32
Applications Close: 24 October 2025
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Wagga Wagga
About Us
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
About The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN) to join us in this crucial role to act as an entry point into the community health care system, supporting an integrated multidisciplinary service response based on individual client and family needs. As the CFHN you will be responsible for:
* Utilising the Family Partnership Model as the foundation for the nurse-family relationship and supportive counselling to deliver programs such as Universal Health Home Visiting and Safe Start.
* Providing a screening and surveillance program for infants and children as informed by the NSW Personal Health Record using evidence-based tools.
* Providing opportunistic immunisations according to the NSW Childhood Immunisation Schedule (0-5 years).
* Actively promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding.
* Facilitating evidence-based groups delivered to meet child health, development and parenting support needs of families within the community.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), with demonstrated evidence to meet the NMBA's Registered Nurse standards for practice and meet the NMBA approved standards, codes, guidelines and frameworks commensurate with the position
* Post Graduate Child and Family Health qualifications, Authorised Nurse Immuniser and Family Partnership Training. Note: Can be working towards or completed within 12 months of commencement.
* Demonstrated continuous quality improvement with the ability to comprehensively conduct assessments, develop a plan for nursing practice, provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice, and evaluate outcomes to inform nursing practice.
* Demonstrated competencies in and/or knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in caring for individuals and their family, in the specific area of employment.
* Ability to think critically and analyse nursing practice, with a willingness to provide leadership, embrace change and be a change agent in the coordination and delivery of care.
* Demonstrated commitment to own professional development to maintain, improve and broaden knowledge, expertise and competence, capability and develop the personal and professional qualities required using research and evidence-based practice reflecting an understanding of contemporary matters.
* Class C Drivers Licence and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances with the MLHD.
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
* Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
* Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
* Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
* Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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