Job Description

Are you an experienced Child Health Nurse looking for your next adventure?

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We have exciting contract opportunities available across remote and regional communities in NSW, the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia, supporting children and families and making a genuine difference in communities where your skills are highly valued.

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With contracts of up to 12 weeks, excellent rates and travel and accommodation provided, these roles are a great opportunity to experience a new location while continuing to do meaningful clinical work.

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Your responsibilities may include:

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- Conducting child health and developmental assessments
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- Monitoring growth and development
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- Providing childhood immunisations and health checks
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- Identifying developmental or health concerns and initiating appropriate referrals
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- Providing education and support around nutrition, feeding, sleep, behaviour and parenting
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- Supporting early childhood development and health promotion
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- Working collaboratively with GPs, Allied Health, Aboriginal Health Workers and other multidisciplinary professionals
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- Managing follow-up, recalls and ongoing care
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- Providing culturally safe and respectful care to children and families
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- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and meeting relevant professional and reporting requirements
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- Working independently and confidently within a remote community environment
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To be considered, you'll ideally have:

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- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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- Postgraduate qualification in Child & Family Health Nursing
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- Recent experience working in Child & Family Health
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- Strong skills in developmental and child health assessments
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- Experience with immunisations, growth monitoring and health promotion
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- Excellent clinical assessment and care-planning skills
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- Solid communication and relationship-building skills
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- Ability to work autonomously in a remote or regional environment
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- A flexible, adaptable and resilient approach
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- Commitment to providing culturally safe, child- and family-centred care
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- Current driver's licence and relevant checks
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Remote or Aboriginal community health experience is highly regarded, but we are also interested in hearing from experienced CHNs who are looking to take on their first remote contract.

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Why Take a Remote Contract?

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- Up to $85ph + super + penalties (depending on experience)
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- Accommodation provided
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- Travel provided
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- Contracts up to 12 weeks
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- Opportunities across NSW, NT, QLD & WA
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- Support throughout your contract
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- Make a genuine difference to children, families and communities
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- Experience working in unique and rewarding locations
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📌 Remote Child Health Nurse - NSW, NT, QLD & WA (Townsville)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 Townsville