Job Description

Child and Family Health Nurse

The CFH Nurse works in partnership with GP’s, a Paediatrician and Aboriginal Health Practitioners.

This position will be involved in the provision of quality child and family health services to families caring for children 0-5 years of age. The CFHN will use a strength-based and wellness focus, building on parental confidence and skills through the provision of information, education, resources, guidance and role modelling sage responsive care.

The CFHN will travel occasionally to Wilcannia and assist GPs and the visiting Paediatrician to provide child focused services, focusing on ATSI health checks and developmental checks. Occasional overnight stays are required.

The CFHN will preceptor Aboriginal Health Practitioners who are studying courses towards qualifications in Child and Family Health which will go toward supporting Maari Ma’s CFH and Paediatric Services.

Salary up to $133,979 gross per annum plus superannuation. (CNS or CNC Depending on qualifications and years of experience)

Incentives for this position

- Retention bonus of $10,000 per year for 2 years, paid in instalments at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months of full-time service.
- Temporary accommodation for up to 8 weeks
- Relocation assistance to help you get to Broken Hill
- Home base travel allowance to keep in touch with your family – $600 allowance on completion of each 6 months of service for 2 years.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinating and assist in a wide variety of child and family health treatments and care activities using a patient-centered approach in a general practice clinic.
- Work as part of the Child and Family Program within the Maari Ma footprint,



to provide safe and effective Child and Family Health services and ensure the continuity of care for children and families.
- Preceptor and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners and trainees with child and family health services, encouraging their active participation at all times.
- Provide quality child and family health nurse services to families within Maari Ma region, focusing on Broken Hill and Wilcannia.
- Use a strength -based, wellness focus, building parental confidence and skills through the provision of information, resources, interventions, guidance and role modelling protected responsive care.
- Utilise evidenced based screening tools and assessment to identify health variations or vulnerabilities to negotiate an individual care plan and interventions that meet the needs of the family.
- Work with the GP and visiting Paediatrician to provide care for children with special needs
- Liaise with the FWLHD staff to facilitate continuity of care for families.
- Work in partnership with the Healthy Start AHPs to develop strategies to most effectively access the clients to deliver the child & family program.
- Provide practical and clinical support to the AHPs to assist their work in the community with clients and complete those health checks indicated.




- Deliver services in both community and clinic-based settings
- Maintain recall systems and manage bookings for clinics and referrals and ensure the maintenance of a current population list and identify the target group.

To Be Successful:

- Current unconditional registration with AHPRA as an registered nurse
- Hold a postgraduate qualification relevant to performing the role of a Child and Family Health Nurse.
- Recognised credentials in a preceptorship role or ability to complete a certified Preceptorship course within the first six months of employment.
- Currently possess or able to obtain within 3 months of commencing employment, authorisation as an immunisation provider in New South Wales.
- Evidence of recent post registration experience working with families and young children.
- Ability to work in a way that fosters mutual respect in a cross-cultural environment
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of primary health care and how they relate to maternal and infant health, particularly Indigenous children
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to respond effectively to clients who may be challenging to engage.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of population health and primary health care, especially as they relate to Aboriginal communities.
- Computing skills relevant to the position and competent in the use of information and communication technology including Microsoft Word, email and internet applications and the ability to quickly acquire skills in other applications.
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📌 Child and Family Health Nurse (Broken Hill)
🏢 Maari Ma
📍 Broken Hill