Child and Family Health Registered Nurse

The Aboriginal Medical Service Cooperative Limited (AMS Redfern) was established in 1971 and was the first Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) in Australia. We are a multi-disciplinary health care facility with Medical, Chronic Care, Drug & Alcohol, Mental Health, Dental and Public Health units. We work together to provide a high level of patient care whilst servicing our local community needs.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a part-time Child and Family Health Registered Nurse to join the AMS Redfern. 

As the Child and Family Health Registered Nurse you will be responsible for: 

• Undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, providing a safe and responsive quality nursing practice, and monitoring and evaluating progress towards goals and outcomes for children ages 0-5 years old and their families. 

• Completing health and development checks for children, providing referrals and coordinating comprehensive care with a multidisciplinary team and/or other required stakeholders.

• Managing patient referrals, waitlists and bookings, administering vaccinations, interpreting and following up on diagnostic test results and reports, and continuously monitoring and evaluating nursing care provided. 

• Engaging with children and their families in a culturally safe and respectful way, fostering open, honest and compassionate professional relationships.

• Providing information and education to families to enable them to make decisions, implement treatment plans and follow up care.

• Providing emotional and psychological support to children and their families and advocacy throughout their care and treatment.

• Carrying out nursing practice in accordance with legislation, standards, codes and guidelines and demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional development. 
  

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness and knowledge.

• Postgraduate qualification relevant to the role of a Child and Family Health Nurse (or currently enrolled in a tertiary course with completion within 12 months of employment) and/or a minimum of 5 years equivalent work experience in child and family health.

• Authorised Nurse Immuniser or willingness to obtain certification. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience building therapeutic and professional relationships.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Best Practice software and/or ability to learn new systems.

• Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing and registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

• Valid Working with Children Check, National Police Check and evidence of health vaccinations. 

Why join us?

At AMS Redfern we offer:

• A supportive work environment with excellent work life balance.  (Monday to Friday working hours, 3 days per week)

• A central inner-city location close to transport, cafes, restaurants and amenities.

• A competitive salary with generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Please contact Human Resources at ***********@amsredfern.org.au or on 9319 5823 if you have any questions regarding this opportunity or to request a copy of the position description. 

Please apply using Quick Apply above or email your cover letter and resume to ***********@amsredfern.org.au

Closing date: 11 September 2026