Child & Family Health Nurse (First 2000 Days)

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service - First 2000 Days | Child & Family Health Nurse

Now Hiring: Child & Family Health Nurse (First 2000 Days)

New England Region | Sites & Mobile Outreach
Full Time / Fixed Term Contract |NSW Health Award Equivalent

The Mission (No Pressure… Just Tiny People and Big Outcomes)

ACCHO First 2000 Days teams are whereearly childhood health becomes life-changing —because the first years are when we can catch developmental delays early, support confident parenting, and help families build strong foundations frombirth to age five .

And yes—we take immunisations seriously.
But we also take cultural respect seriously.
So basically you’ll be doing both:clinical excellence + culturally secure care (with a sense of humour that doesn’t compromise professionalism).

What You’ll Do

You’ll provide specialised primary health services to Aboriginal infants, children, and families, including:

- Comprehensive child health checks+ growth assessments (0–5 years)
- Immunisations as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser
- Practical clinical education on:
- infant feeding (breastfeeding, formula, solids)
- sleep/settling
- growth and wellbeing

- Early referrals to allied health and paediatrics when screening indicates needs




- Culturally safe home visits & outreach clinics with Aboriginal Health Workers
- School readiness checks (vision/hearing) and early childhood hygiene support
- Accurate documentation in Communicare+ participation in clinical governance / CQI

Why You’ll Love This Role

Because you’ll be part of anACCHO-led model where relationships, culture, and community strengths are central—not an “add-on.”

You’ll also get the satisfaction of improving outcomes you can measure:

immunisation coverage milestones (including the “we nailed it” >90% target),

strong documentation and cold-chain compliance (vaccine safety = non-negotiable).

Who You Are

- Clinical experience equivalent to RN Year 8
- Authorised Nurse Immuniser qualification in NSW (or near completion)
- Knowledge of early development milestones +ASQ tools
- Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally safe care
- Current driver’s licence + willingness to travel
- WWCC and National Police Clearance
- Postgraduate qualification in Child & Family Health Nursing
- Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Experience working in an ACCHO

The Funny Part (That Still Means Serious Work)

- explain the “what now?” steps clearly,
- support early intervention,
- and keep care coordinated like it’s your job…

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📌 Child & Family Health Nurse (First 2000 Days) (Armidale)
🏢 Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
📍 Armidale