• Part-time - maternity cover contract until April 2023
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays
• Salary Packaging benefits
• Opportunities to take additional leave during school holiday periods

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the PDP multi-discipline team leader, the Child & Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CFHCNS) is responsible for ensuring the efficient, smooth running of the Developmental Paediatric Clinic at RFW. In addition, the CFHCNS will be encouraged to contribute to service development and innovation at RFW aligned with the NSW Ministry of Health’s First 2000 days Framework.

In addition to providing support to our Developmental Paediatricians, Paediatric Registrar, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Registrar and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists, this position will work collaboratively with the RFW Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Clinic Registered Nurse. The position is responsible for undertaking Child & Family Health Nursing assessments, paediatric nursing assessments, the management of stimulant medications, supporting clients and their families, supporting Medication Safety and contributing to Quality Improvement.

Royal Far West provides family centred care in a trauma informed model of practice, working with children and families from rural and remote area of NSW, including children in Out of Home Care and other vulnerable groups that do not have access to specialist paediatric services. This position will support RFW’s focus on the first 2000 days (from conception to school entry) promoting well-being and prevention and early detection of developmental, emotional and behavioural disorders in young children under 5. For example, the CFHCNS will make appropriate referrals to local Nurse-led health home visiting services for moderately vulnerable families with children < 2 years of age and provide consultation to and liaison with local service providers to support families with young children including facilitating access to local Child & Family Health Services.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Criteria

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) within the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)
• Post graduate Qualification in Paediatric Nursing or Child and Family Health Nursing
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience working within a community health setting providing developmental paediatric, disability, Child & Family Health Nursing, and/or Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, including the use of psychopharmacology
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill, and significant clinical experience in the provision of paediatric nursing and paediatric development, including working with children with intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, ODD and children with significant behavioural difficulties.
• Experience working in a clinic environment, undertaking comprehensive child & Family Health/ paediatric nursing assessments supporting the smooth and efficient running of a specialist medical clinic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, advocacy, conflict resolution, and an ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and families from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated expertise in trauma informed practice and working with vulnerable children.
• High level computer skills and ability to use a range of electronic systems, including electronic health records.
• Experience working with children and families in Out of Home Care
• Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations, within both a multidisciplinary team and a family centred, strengths- based approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and evaluate quality improvement initiatives and/or research focused on patient/client outcomes.
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Safety and Quality Standards in Healthcare - in particular Medication Safety and Infection Prevention and Control.

Desirable Criteria

• Comprehensive understanding of developmental vulnerability and the health challenges of families living in rural and remote Australia
• Experience in clinical research, teaching or training
• Experience facilitating groups or health promotion activities
• Experience in clinical service delivery via telephone and/or telehealth
• Knowledge and understanding of NDIS

ABOUT US

At Royal Far West, we believe that every child has the right to access the services they need to thrive, no matter where they live. From our base, opposite Manly beach in Sydney, we provide multidisciplinary health and disability services for children from rural and remote Australia with developmental, behavioural, learning and mental health difficulties.

We are passionate about working with country children, their families, schools and local health providers to provide high quality support and improve outcomes. In joining our dynamic and growing team, you will help us to grow and innovate to ensure more country kids can access the care they need. Royal Far West is a rewarding, meaningful and inspiring workplace which offers a diverse work experience, a knowledgeable health care team and exciting projects and initiatives.

Royal Far West was honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work on the prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine. We were proud to rank 6th on the Government, Education and NFP list, from nearly 700 nominated organisations.

BENEFITS FOR YOU

• Structured Induction program
• Multidisciplinary work; we offer face to face services to children seeking assessment services or intervention. We work closely with resident paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists to name a few.
• Established Telehealth program: we offer extensive training, online resources, and effective administrative support. We also provide you with an HP Laptop and an additional monitor.
• Career progression opportunities: Develop both your clinical and non-clinical skills: We offer opportunities to engage in quality improvement projects and research initiatives.
• Outreach opportunities: if desired
• Beautiful location at Manly beach: easy access by bus, ferry and parking options. We are based in an architecturally designed building, purposely built to deliver our services.
• Work life balance with opportunities to take leave during school holidays
• Remote working opportunities: WFH and flexible work arrangements available
• Attractive remuneration: base salary + 10% superannuation
• Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 of your annual salary will be tax free. See details at https://www.salary.com.au
• Paid Parental Leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• As we continue to grow opportunities often become available to internal candidates so you can develop your career with us.

OUR CORE VALUES - we gathered as an organisation and formulated the following values that are at the heart of everything we do.

Caring - We show genuine care, compassion and interest in our families, our partners and each other. We respect, listen, recognise and support each other’s needs and celebrate our differences.

Connected - We are deeply connected to our purpose, with our feet in the sand and our hearts in the bush. We build meaningful relationships by collaborating openly and honestly. We work as a team with our families, partners, communities and each other.

Passionate - We go the extra country mile for our families, partners, communities and for each other. Improving the lives of country kids and giving them a voice inspires and energises us to bring our best selves to work every day.

Impact - We are committed to creating positive and lasting change. We are accountable and solutions focused, harnessing our knowledge and capabilities to think creatively, adapt and solve problems responsibly.

Our values are integral to everything we are as an organisation. As you consider whether this role is for you, please take time to reflect on our values to see if they resonate with you.

How to Apply

For further information please contact Hiring Manager Caroline Harris - Strategic Advisor Clinical Governance and Nursing: [email protected] using the subject line: Child and Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Alternatively a position description is attached below, and also available on the Royal Far West website.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter which includes briefly addressing the essential criteria by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Applications will be review once submitted so please don't delay.

Royal Far West does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable law.

Royal Far West encourages applications from minorities and all other qualified applicants.

Only those applicants who have the right to work, and are currently residing in Australia can be considered.

This vacancy requires the postholder to have a police check, a NSW Working with Children Check, Category A vaccination record and vaccination against Covid-19.