Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife New Directions

What you’ll be doing South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well. The Registered Nurse will provide a comprehensive Child and Family Health Nursing service with home visits, clinic visits and group work to Aboriginal families with children aged 0-5 years, within the context of current policies and best practice. The Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the broader multi‑disciplinary team. This will involve undertaking physical, emotional and psychological assessments to identify family strengths and vulnerabilities and enable early identification and interventions. There may be a requirement to work in universal and/or targeted Child and Family Health Nursing services. Benefits Salary packaging options that reduce taxable income and increase take‑home pay, up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal, entertainment and novated leasing Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members Discounted private health insurance Opportunity to apply for a Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant Selection Criteria Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and current NSW Driver’s Licence Recognised postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health Nursing with experience in the field of Child and Family Health Nursing and/or experience working with Aboriginal families Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families within a primary healthcare setting Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations Demonstrated understanding of breastfeeding and lactation Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Hanora Crotty at Our CORE Values Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment have been created by employees for employees to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment and interview process, please email SESLHD‑Recruitment‑ and let us know. Information for Applicants An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specific diseases for all positions prior to offer We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support and for additional information please visit the Stepping Up Website #J-18808-Ljbffr