Delivering Compassionate & Culturally Safe Care

Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Wallsend Campus and surrounding Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens areas

Employment Type & Hours: 32hrs per week (Temporary 24hrs until February 2027 plus Permanent 8hrs)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Requisition ID: REQ634844

Applications Close: Wednesday, 28th January 2026

We are looking for a positive and motivated person with a genuine passion for supporting families. You will enjoy working as part of a team, while also thriving when working independently.

While our main hub is based at Wallsend, the role also involves providing home and clinic visits across 12 sites throughout the Greater Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens area.

About The Role

In this role our successful candidate will align with the First 2000 days, providing safe compassionate person-centred care in partnership with children and families/carers in an individual, sensitive and culturally appropriate manner. You will offer support and guidance to babies, children and families/carers encompassing parenting, feeding, developmental stages, sleep and settle.

This role will see you become part of an exceptional team, where each member brings unique strengths and experiences - but what really sets us apart is how well we work together. We're like a close-knit family, always supporting each other and collaborating to give our clients the best care possible.

You will be supported by the Service Manager, NUM, CNC’s, CNE, CNS1s and Child and Family Health Nurses in the role. There are professional development presentations and education, team clinical supervision opportunities, and support for the individual supervision requirements if required.

Requirements

Current Registration as a registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRAChild and Family Health QualificationsEligible to drive in NSW with a current driver's licence

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroProximity to shopping and other servicesSalary packaging optionsFitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Alison Kidston on Alison.Kidston@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.