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 safe 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.
- Current unrestricted drivers licence and a safe driving record and ability to undertake regular outreach travel.
Maari Ma offers a great range of benefits including:
- Working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
- 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
- Christmas Closure including additional paid leave to cover the period (4 days)
- Paid accrued day off (for full time employees up to 12 per year)
- Generous Salary Packaging, standard up to $15,900 per year. Plus access to Salary Packaging Novated Leasing, Meal Entertainment and Accommodation card and Remote Area Benefits to increase the standard amount you can salary package – full benefits go to the employee.
- Supported advanced education and training and excellent personal development opportunities
- Access to use our accredited health care service for you and your family (conditions apply).
- Access to free and confidential Employment Assistance Program.
- Enterprise Agreement salary increases annually.
TO DISCUSS the role please contact Lavinia Henderson on (08) 8082 9777 or email [email protected]
APPLY ONLINE - please go to the “Working with us” page of our website. www.maarima.com.au/employment
Applications Close when position is filled
All Maari Ma Health employees are required to:
- have a cleared NSW Working with Children Check.
- undertake a National Police Check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily stop you from being employed. We will talk with you about it privately.
Maari Ma Health is a Child Safe Organisation and has a smoke free workplace policy and immunisation policy.
Maari Ma acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land in which we live, and we pay our respect to their Elders both past and present and emerging.
About Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation
Maari Ma Health is an Aboriginal community-controlled regional health service that has been providing a quality service to the Aboriginal people of far western New South Wales for more than 20 years and employs over 140 people within the region.
The Location:
We are proud to live and work on Paakintji country.
Broken Hill, the Oasis of the Outback is a vibrant regional city full of history, culture, and community. This unique town is a living time capsule where rich Aboriginal heritage and culture blends with a thriving modern art scene — all set against a dramatic outback landscape of red earth, big skies, and endless horizons.
Broken Hill is ideal for individuals, couples, and families alike, with access to quality childcare, primary and secondary schools, and TAFE education. The town also offers a warm and welcoming community, affordable living, and a relaxed pace of life.
On your doorstep, you'll find spectacular national parks, culturally significant sites, lush rivers and lakes, native wildlife, and iconic outback towns waiting to be explored.
Getting here is easy – Broken Hill Airport is serviced by Qantas and Rex, with daily flights to and from Sydney and Adelaide. Prefer to drive? Adelaide is just a 5-hour road trip away.
