Description:
Job description
- Location: Darkinjung Country
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Award: Nurses Award 2023
Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and family health? We are seeking a Child and Family health nurse to join our team and support the wellbeing of children and families in our community.
About the Role:As a Child and Family health Nurse, you will work within a primary health care team to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Your role will focus on early childhood health checks, developmental screening, immunisations, and supporting parents and caregivers. You will also contribute to education programs, early intervention initiatives, and community engagement activities.
Key Responsibilities:Deliver culturally appropriate nursing care for children and families
- Conduct child health assessments, screening for hearing, speech, and developmental concerns
- Support mothers, fathers, and caregivers with early parenting guidance
- Work collaboratively with Aboriginal health workers, midwives, and EDAS programs
- Develop and deliver early childhood education workshops for families and the community
- Maintain accurate client records and ensure appropriate referrals to specialist services if required
- AHPRA Registered Nurse with a minimum of 1 years' experience
- Postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health nursing or near completion
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Strong knowledge of early childhood health, development, and immunisations
- Excellent assessment, communication, and care coordination skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a transdisciplinary team
- Current Working with Children Check & Driver’s License
- Authorised Immunisation Provider or willingness to obtain
- Experience in care coordination, health education, and program development
- Familiarity with local Aboriginal community networks
- Be part of an empowering, community-led organisation
- Work within a holistic, culturally safe framework
- Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth & development
- Make a real difference in closing the gap for Aboriginal children and families
If you are passionate about early childhood health, culturally safe care, and community empowerment, we’d love to hear from you!