Help children get the best start in life and improve outcomes for children and their families in the community.
$37.48 - $52.62 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time and Part Time (various hours and contract end dates ranging from 6 - 12 months) | Nowra Child and Family Health Service | REQ659767 | Applications close: 14 June 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
Are you looking for a Child & Family Health Nurse position in a dynamic team? Are you passionate about helping children get the best start in life and enjoy working to improve outcomes for children and their families?
Then you could be the perfect Child & Family Health Nurse to join the Shoalhaven Child and Family Health Team. We’re looking for a Child & Family Health Nurse who has excellent skills in communicating and engaging with families, staff and other health services; is collaborative, proactive, reliable, and flexible and supports the implementation of First 2000 Days.
Child & Family Health Service is a part of the Division of Kids & Families. You will be expected to actively work towards maintaining a healthy workplace culture. Ongoing support will be provided by the CFHN leadership team, Clinical Nurse Educators & Clinical Nurse Consultants, with orientation, clinical catch-ups and regular case reviews. This support will assist you when working with families with complex health and social issues, which has the potential for exposure to trauma.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
In the Shoalhaven, ISLHD operates three hospital sites: David Berry Hospital, Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospital.
There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
This is a temporary leave relief position with the possibility of extension.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Sarah Molyneux at [email protected]
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
