Registered Nurse - Transitional Child & Family Health
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.03 - $56.20 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Wellington, NSW - Find out more
Hours Per Week: 16
Applications Close: 1 Jul 2026 - 11:59pm
Registered Nurse - Transitional Child & Family Health
Wellington Health Service
About the role
Do you have a passion for the next generation. Are you skilled in Child & Family Health practice and a team player? Then help us to provide the best positive health outcomes for children, families and our wider community.
The Transitional Child and Family Health Nurse is an integral part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, working with support from an experienced Child and Family Health Nurse to enable the completion of a postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Child and Family Health Nursing. The Transitional Child and Family Health Nurse works in partnership with parents/carers to promote the health and development of the child and the wellbeing of the family unit from the birth of their child until the age of five years.
As custodians of the next generation in our region, our Child & Family Health Nurses play a key role in the core goal of our Health District - healthier rural people and thriving communities. The role is in early contact with our families, providing services which may include comprehensive family assessment, monitoring growth and development of young children, education and support for parents, immunisations and referrals when necessary.
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a variety of settings providing services in the home, at community health facilities and in our local health service.
Transitional Applicants are eligible to apply.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
To apply for this role:
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Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Donna Brennan on (02) 6845 5549 or at [email protected] for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
