Job Description

Child and Family Health Nurse (First 2000 Days)

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Armidale, Tamworth and North West NSW

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Nursing - Community, Maternal and Child Health (Healthcare and Medical)

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Contract/Temp

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85,000 to 95,000 per year

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Aboriginal Health

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Health Services

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

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New England Region | Sites and Mobile Outreach

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Full Time / Fixed Term Contract | NSW Health Award Equivalent

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

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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.

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And yes—we take immunisations seriously.

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But we also take cultural respect seriously.

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So basically you'll be doing both: clinical excellence + culturally safe care (with a sense of humour that doesn't compromise professionalism).

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What You'll Do

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

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- Comprehensive child health checks + growth assessments (0–5 years)
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- Developmental screening using ASQ-TRAK / ASQ-3
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- Immunisations as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser
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- Practical clinical education on: infant feeding (breastfeeding, formula, solids), sleep/settling, growth and wellbeing
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- Early referrals to allied health and paediatrics when screening indicates needs
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- Culturally safe home visits and outreach clinics with Aboriginal Health Workers
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- School readiness checks (vision/hearing) and early childhood hygiene support
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Why You'll Love This Role

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Because you'll be part of an ACCHO-led model where relationships, culture, and community strengths are central—not an "add‐on."

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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).

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Who You Are

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- Clinical experience equivalent to RN Year 8
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- Authorised Nurse Immuniser qualification in NSW (or near completion)
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- Knowledge of early development milestones + ASQ tools
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- Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally secure care
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- Current driver's licence + willingness to travel
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- WWCC and National Police Clearance
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- Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health Nursing
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- Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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- Experience working in an ACCHO
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The Funny Part (That Still Means Serious Work)

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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.

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But hey—if you can laugh while you do it, you'll fit right in.

📌 Child and Family Health Nurse (Tamworth)
🏢 Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
📍 Tamworth