Child and Family Health Registered Nurse

at  Western Sydney Local Health District

• Working with families to make a real difference.
• Work within a dynamic team that supports professional growth.
• Participate and gain from the professional development framework.
  Come and join our dynamic team who are passionate about the importance of supporting children, parents and families during the early years of a child’s life.
  Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Permanent Part Time
  Position Classification: Registered Nurse
  Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum / $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
  Hours Per Week: 24-38
  Location: Merrylands, Auburn and Hills Child and Family Health Centres

The Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN) practices above the level of a registered nurse, working within a primary healthcare model with families who have infants and/or young children 0-5 years.
This position will be involved in the provision of quality child and family health nurse services to families within the Western Sydney Local Health District. This will be achieved by the nurse working with a strength-based, wellness focus, building parental confidence and skills through the provision of information, resources, interventions, guidance and role modelling safe responsive care. The nurse, utilises evidenced based screening tools and assessment to identify health variations or vulnerabilities to negotiate an individual care plan and interventions that meet the needs of the family.