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Community-based child development screening across Western Sydney NSW Health & Education partnership driving early childhood outcomes Be part of an innovative health and development screening serviceLead child development screening in early education settings, supporting families and educators across Western Sydney communitiesEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification:Registered NurseRemuneration: $74,317.93 - $104,336.26 per annumHours Per Week:24Location:Blacktown Community Health Centre and Merrylands Community Health CentreWhere you''ll be workingYou will be part of a dynamic community child and family health team delivering the Brighter Beginnings program across Western Sydney. This is a collaborative initiative between NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education focused on supporting childrens health, development, and school readiness in early learning environments. Youll experience: A strong focus on early childhood health and developmental outcomes Close partnership with education and community services A values-driven, family-centred care environment Opportunities to support vulnerable families and improve health equity A collaborative and supportive team culture across Western SydneyWhat you''ll be doingAs a Brighter Beginnings Child and Family Health Registered Nurse, you will provide developmental screening and health assessments to preschool children within early childhood education and care settings, ensuring timely identification of needs and appropriate support pathways.In this role, you will: Deliver comprehensive child health and developmental screening in early education settings Conduct assessments, complete documentation, and provide clear reports and feedback to families and educators Develop and implement individualised care and referral pathways in collaboration with families and carers Work closely within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and support service delivery Contribute to health promotion, early intervention, and capacity building for educators and familiesThis role is ideal for a motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about early childhood development, preventative health, and making a meaningful impact in the first years of life.How to ApplyApply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential Criteria: Registration: Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)Selection Criteria:1. Postgraduate qualification in the role of a child and family health nurse or currently completing a tertiary course in child and family health nursing, and evidence of post registration experience working with families and young children including those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, using screening tools such as Learn the Signs Act Early, Ages and Stages Questionnaire or similar.2. Demonstrated extensive experience working as a Child and Family Health Nurse (or equivalent in paediatric nursing).3. Demonstrated experience working with families and young children; including those with vulnerabilities and complex needs and form diverse backgrounds.4. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.5. Demonstrated evidence of working within a Multidisciplinary team to facilitate the care planning for families with complex needs.6. Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, and an awareness of changes within the health care environment.7. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications and a commitment to undertaking training in electronic health record systems.8. Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purposes.Requisition ID: REQ647753Applications Close: 26th April 2026Need more information? Find out more about applying for this position. Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Brendan Bennett on or 0439 139 473.People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit .Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.#S-DNI