Child and Family Health Nurse (Part-Time)

About the role

Hunter New England Health is recruiting a part-time Child and Family Health Registered Nurse for its Inverell Community Health team. Working 22 hours per week until September 2027, the nurse provides personalised, family-centred care to children aged 0-5 years through home visits and community clinics, supporting their health, development and wellbeing. The role covers Inverell and surrounding communities.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver child and family health services through home visits and community clinics
• Monitor children's growth, development and overall wellbeing
• Provide immunisations, health education and early intervention support
• Empower parents and carers with practical advice and guidance
• Identify developmental concerns and coordinate appropriate referrals
• Build trusted relationships with families and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Required profile

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Family Health (essential)
• Immunisation qualification, or willingness to obtain one
• Family Partnership training, or willingness to undertake it
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel locally
• Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency or a New Zealand passport (visa holders may only be offered employment if no suitable local candidate is found)

Required skills

• Strong communication, clinical assessment and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working independently and within a multidisciplinary team

What we offer

• Pay of $41.22-$57.88 per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging (up to $11,600 plus novated leasing)
• Professional development and support from the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
• Modern facilities, equipment and workspace
• Fitness Passport with discounted gym options for you and your family
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)