Child and Family Health Nurse - Sustaining NSW Families (SNF)

Deliver nurse-led care that transforms the lives of vulnerable families and children. Join a passionate, multidisciplinary team making a real difference across the region.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Until July 2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ622749
Location: Wallsend
Closing: Sunday, 14th December 2025

About the Role

The Sustained Nurse Home Visiting (SNF) program provides coordinated, nurse-led home visits aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable families and children. In this role, you will work in partnership with families to achieve goals and desired outcomes, while keeping the baby’s wellbeing front of mind.

Your typical week involves structured home visits, active follow-up, and collaboration with families. You will participate in weekly case conferences and care discussions with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care. Orientation to the SNF program will be provided, and ongoing support includes supervision from the Manager for Child and Family Services, NUM/Coordinator for SNF, CNC and CNE for Child and Family Health Services, Allied Health team members, and nursing colleagues. All SNF nurses are required to complete and maintain mandatory education requirements and undertake the Advanced Nurse Practice (ANP) Course, supported by an ANP Course Coordinator.

About Us

The SNF program is part of Child and Family Health Services, offering integrated, family-centred care delivered by a motivated and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team. Our culture prioritises collaboration, reflective practice, and a strengths-based approach to support both staff and families. We value staff who are proactive, compassionate, and committed to improving health outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

About the Location

This role is based across Wallsend, Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens, and the Lower Mid North Coast. Staff enjoy working in regional communities with strong community ties, supportive colleagues, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with families in their homes. The service combines the benefits of professional practice with a balanced regional lifestyle.

About You

You are passionate about making a positive impact and bring:

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Current qualifications in Child and Family Health Nursing and willingness to complete Advanced Nurse Practice course within 12 months of employment.

Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness and ability to travel for work purposes

Enthusiasm and dedication to working with vulnerable families and children

Ability to form therapeutic, respectful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

Strengths as a reflective practitioner, using a partnership and strengths-based approach

Commitment to professional development, including completing the Advanced Nurse Practice (ANP) Course

Collaborative approach and willingness to work within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

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For role related queries or questions contact Kerrie Hall on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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