Clinical Nurse Specialist - Child and Family Health

Organisation / Entity:	Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Job category:	Nursing and Midwifery | Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job location:	Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West
Job reference number:	REQ634896
Work type:	Full-Time
Total remuneration package:	$116639.98 - $120469.88
Closing date:	04/02/2026 - 11:59 PM

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Penrith and St Clair Community Health Centres
Remuneration: $116,639.98 - $120,469.88 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ634896
Applications Close: 04/02/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Child and Family Health team, providing high quality, family centred care to infants, children and their families during the vital early years.

In this role, you will work closely with parents and caregivers to promote child health, growth and development, support positive parenting practices, and identify early risk factors to ensure timely intervention. You will provide expert clinical nursing care across a range of child and family health services, including health assessments, early childhood development, feeding and nutrition, perinatal mental health support and health education, while contributing your specialist knowledge to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will demonstrate advanced clinical skills, sound professional judgement and a commitment to evidence-based practice. You will collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and provide leadership and guidance to nursing and allied health colleagues. Your ability to build strong, culturally safe relationships with families, community partners and service providers will be essential to success in this role.

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated registered nurse with demonstrated experience in child and family health nursing. You will bring strong communication skills, a compassionate and strengths based approach to care, and a genuine commitment to supporting families during the early stages.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of children and families, we would love to hear from you. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team making a real impact in the community, apply now!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

1. Current Registered Nurse/Midwife Division 1 National Registration (AHPRA) with post registration qualifications in Child and Family Health Nursing and at least 3 years’ experience working in Child and Family Health Nursing, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by NBMLHD.
2. Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and contemporary knowledge of Child and Family Health Nursing practice and NSW Ministry of Health Policies and initiatives for Child and Family Health.
3. Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making abilities according to evidence based best practice
4. Demonstrated understanding of and experience working with complex and vulnerable families including those from refugee backgrounds, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander communities and other culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision whilst maintaining involvement within the wider multidisciplinary team and with other service providers including GPs, Community Services and NGOs.
6. Demonstrated high level communication, liaison, negotiation and time management and report writing skills.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications and commitment to undertake training in electronic health record systems.
8. Current Driver’s License and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Lindy-Anne Rymer on Lindy.Rymer@health.nsw.gov.au