Overview
Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife - Secondment role at Hunter New England Local Health District. Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until April 2026. Location: Wallsend Campus. Hours per Week: 24. Requisition ID: REQ. Applications Close: Monday 6th October 2025.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home and clinic-based care to families in the early years of childhood, typically Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.
- Conduct home visits after birth and organise ongoing clinic appointments to complete milestone checks outlined in the Personal Health Record.
- Offer holistic guidance to parents, including breastfeeding support, sleep and settling strategies, and tailored parenting advice.
- Contribute to parenting groups, immunisation programs, and audiometry services.
- Participate in a tailored orientation plan delivered by the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to acknowledge prior experience and build role-specific knowledge.
Where You’ll Be Working
Greater Newcastle Sector, with travel across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens to deliver services within the community.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Successful completion of the Child and Family Health nurse qualification or near completion as recognised.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and able to travel for work purposes.
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health is committed to child safety and adheres to NSW Health’s Child Protected Standards. All staff prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.
- We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants with diverse lived experiences. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please request them when you apply. For confidential support, contact
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or an eligible visa is required for employment. Temporary visa holders will be considered in line with visa conditions. We do not sponsor visas for this role.
- Salary packaging is available and may include novated leases and related benefits. See SalaryPackagingPLUS for more details.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the standard process. For additional information, contact Margaret Ridgway at
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📌 Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife - Secondment
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
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