About the Opportunity
Our Bankstown Community Health Team are searching for a dedicated and experienced Child & Family Nurse to join our team!
You will be working with a supportive and helpful team where you will be provided with opportunities for professional development, education and training. In this role, you will be supporting vulnerable families and children within the Community whilst working week days 8:30 - 5pm. Autonomy & Time Management Skills are a MUST!If this sounds like you please APPLY NOW!
What You'll be Doing
The Registered Nurse/Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN) is responsible for the provision of safe, compassionate, quality, client centred care and work in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
The role involves the provision of universal services to families with children aged 0 - 5 as well as working in a Sustained Health Home Visiting (SHHV) model.The position will work collaboratively with social work to provide assessment, care coordination and education to families and take into account clinical, psychosocial and cultural needs.
The SHHV program works with vulnerable women and their families, from the antenatal period, potentially until the child is 2 years of age. This will include home visiting and practical supportbased on primary health care principles to promote a safe and secure environment for children. The aim is to better respond to and provide early intervention and prevention care interventions for families in need of additional support and those with complex needs.
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Child and Family Health nursing qualifications or commitment to undertake and complete in first 12 months, with relevant experience
- Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an environment appropriate to the Child and Family Health Nursing Speciality
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with clients and interact with others in a personable and professional manner.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with adisability and people from theLGBTQI+community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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