Support families in the First 2000 Days - delivering compassionate, culturally safe care through home and clinic visits in a truly supportive team Remuneration: $ $52.62 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging Location: Wallsend Campus Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until February 2027 Position Classification: Registered Nurse Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ626306 Applications Close: Sunday 18th January 2026. Interviews will be held Thursday 22nd January. About The Role In this role our successful candidate will align with the First 2000 days, providing safe compassionate person-centred care in partnership with children and families/carers in an individual, sensitive and culturally appropriate manner. You will offer support and guidance to babies, children and families/carers encompassing parenting, feeding, developmental stages, sleep and settle. The service is provided by home visits and clinic visits across 12 sites in the Greater Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens area. The main hub is based at Wallsend Health Campus. This role will see you become part of an exceptional team, where each member brings unique strengths and experiences - but what really sets us apart is how well we work together. We're like a close-knit family, always supporting each other and collaborating to give our clients the best care possible. You will be supported by the Service Manager, NUM, CNC's, CNE, CNS1s and Child and Family Health Nurses in the role. There are professional development presentations and education, team clinical supervision opportunities, and support for the individual supervision requirements if required. About You We are looking for a positive and motivated person with a passion for supporting families. You will have the ability to work in a team, as well as and independently. Requirements Current Registration as a registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRAChild and Family Health QualificationsEligible to drive in NSW with a current drivers licence What we offer At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroProximity to shopping and other servicesSalary packaging optionsFitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals Additional Information To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Alison Kidston on Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.