Job Description
Child and Family Health Nurse (First **** 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 **** 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 **** 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 (West Tamworth)
🏢 Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
📍 West Tamworth