Registered Nurse - Aboriginal Child and Family Health - Perm FT
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Services
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ582800
Application Close Date: 22/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 25/06/2025 – 02/07/2025
Contact Details: Katherine Deveney – 0439 305 253 | Katherine.Deveney@health.nsw.gov.au
????Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977,. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion. ????
About The Opportunity
Aboriginal Child & Family Health have opportunity for a Registered Nurse to work in a culturally safe, family-centered model of care, making a real impact on Aboriginal families. Our team is focused on early intervention and prevention, supporting families from the antenatal period until the child is 5 years old – providing holistic, ongoing support to families in need. In this role, you will conduct home visits and offer practical health support based on primary health care principles.
Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate for Aboriginal health and improving child & family outcomes. You will be a critical thinker and problem-solver to navigate complex family situations with a commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and culturally safe practices. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal families, providing early support that shapes a child's future. It's a rewarding, hands-on role for a compassionate nurse who values cultural connection, family-centred care, and community engagement.
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What You'll Be Doing
The Registered Nurse/Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN) position is responsible for the provision of culturally safe, compassionate, quality, client centred care and work in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
The role involves the provision of services to Aboriginal families within a Sustained Health Home visiting model. The position will work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Workers as well as social work to provide assessment, care coordination and education to families and take into account clinical, psychosocial and cultural needs.
The program works with women with an Aboriginal baby and their families, from the antenatal period until the child is 5 years of age. This will include home visiting and practical support based on primary health care principles to promote a safe and secure environment for children. The aim is to better respond to and provide early intervention and prevention care interventions for families in need of additional support and those with complex needs.
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.
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.
* Aboriginality – this position has been advertised under the SWSLHD Aboriginal Targeted Recruitment Program. This means Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? If so, please tell us about your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, including a brief description of your family and community connections.
* Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Child and Family Health nursing qualifications or commitment to undertake and complete in first 12 months, with relevant experience.
* Please describe how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements, and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Aboriginal Child and Family Health Team?
* Describe your experience in providing culturally responsive case management or care coordination with Aboriginal 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 SWSLHDs 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.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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 a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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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