Nursing - Community, Maternal and Child Health (Healthcare and Medical)
Contract/Temp
85,000 to 95,000 per year
Aboriginal Health
Health Services
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service - First 2000 Days | Child and Family Health Nurse
New England Region | Sites and 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 where early 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 from birth 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 safe 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)
- Developmental screening using ASQ-TRAK / ASQ-3
- 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 protected home visits and outreach clinics with Aboriginal Health Workers
- School readiness checks (vision/hearing) and early childhood hygiene support
Why You’ll Love This Role
Because you’ll be part of an ACCHO-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), timely referral pathways after developmental delay detection, 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
- Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health Nursing
- Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Experience working in an ACCHO
The Funny Part (That Still Means Serious Work)
You’ll be the person families trust to: explain the “what now?” steps clearly, support early intervention, and keep care coordinated like it’s your job because it is.
But hey—if you can laugh while you do it, you’ll fit right in.
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📌 Child and Family Health Nurse (Tamworth Regional Council)
🏢 Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
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