Registered Child and Family Health Nurse Hunter New England Local Health District – Tamworth NSW Step into this role as our Child and Family Health Registered Nurse and become a vital support system for families at the Family Care Cottage, where your expertise will help nurture healthy beginnings and empower parents through every step of their journey!Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Registered NurseHours Per Week: 32Requisition ID: REQ518053 Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd of November 2024 About the role: The Family Care Cottage (FCC) is supported by a dedicated team of Child and Family Health Nurses (CFHN) and a Social Worker, who deliver a combination of "day stay," clinic, and outreach services on weekdays (excluding public holidays).In this role, the CFHN provides essential education and assistance on a variety of topics, including infant feeding difficulties, sleep patterns, infant crying and settling, toddler behaviour, infant-carer attachment, and managing feelings of depression and anxiety.The CFHN is also responsible for receiving and triaging referrals from various settings to ensure that families receive timely support.This position requires effective collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and external services to comprehensively address the unique needs of each family.Where you'll be working: Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains.Our skilled team are eager to welcome you!The Family Care Cottage (FCC) is a free and confidential Community Health Service located in Tamworth, NSW. Requirements: Current Registration as a registered Nurse with AHPRA.Child and Family Health Qualifications.Eligible to drive in NSW with a current drivers licence and willingness to travel for work purposes. About you: You will have a recent background in Child and Family Health Nursing, and further study in infant/carer mental health and attachment, which would be advantageous.You will be able to demonstrate a strong passion for working with children and their families.You will have experience and/or additional training in breastfeeding and artificial feeding support.You will have the ability to work safely and autonomously within the broader multidisciplinary team.You will have a high level of knowledge and understanding of infant development and its relationship to sleep.You will have practical experience in supporting families and their infants with sleep and settling. Additional information: An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 4th November 2024.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Need more information?For role related queries or questions contact Meredith Harper on ****** #J-18808-Ljbffr