NSW - Child Health Nurse

Curis Recruitment is proud to partner with a fantastic Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in coastal NSW to help them recruit a Registered Nurse to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for an RN with three years' experience who enjoys primary healthcare and has an interest in working with children, young people and families. You don't need a formal Child Health qualification for this role — some experience working with children and families would be highly regarded.

Further Details

• Permanent full-time position - part-time considered
• $90,000 - $114,000 + super, depending on experience
• Minimum 3 years' Registered Nursing experience
• Join a team of four RNs
• Monday to Friday hours and primary healthcare environment

The Role

Working within a multidisciplinary Aboriginal health service, you will provide culturally appropriate, holistic primary healthcare to Aboriginal children, young people and families.

Your role will include a mix of child and family health and general primary healthcare, including:

• Health assessments and clinical assessments
• Immunisations and preventative health
• Chronic disease management
• Wound care and general nursing care
• Supporting children and families with ongoing healthcare needs
• Care coordination and referrals
• Patient education and health promotion
• Working collaboratively with GPs, allied health and other members of the healthcare team
• You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and families while contributing to a community-led approach to healthcare.

The Organisation

You will be joining a well-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service committed to providing culturally appropriate, holistic healthcare to the local Aboriginal community. The service takes a multidisciplinary approach, with a supportive nursing team and a strong focus on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and the wider community.

The Location

Living in Coffs Harbour offers a great balance between a relaxed coastal lifestyle and easy access to Sydney and Brisbane.

Beautiful beaches, waterways and hinterland are right on your doorstep, with national parks, walking trails and waterfalls nearby.
Coffs has everything you need day-to-day, with plenty of cafes, restaurants, shops and local amenities, while still retaining a friendly regional feel. It’s approximately 530 km from Sydney, around a 6-hour drive, and approximately 400 km from Brisbane, around a 4.5–5-hour drive.
Coffs Harbour Airport also makes getting away to see family and friends relatively easy, with direct flights to Sydney and Brisbane, as well as direct Qantas flights to Melbourne several times a week. Sydney is around a 1-hour flight away, while Melbourne is approximately 2 hours by direct flight.

For someone looking to combine meaningful community-based nursing with a coastal lifestyle, Coffs Harbour offers a really appealing mix of work, lifestyle and connectivity.

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' Registered Nursing experience
• Venepuncture experience
• Current Immuniser certificate
• Current NSW Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain
• National Police Check completed within the last 12 months
• Full Australian working rights

Apply

If you're an experienced RN looking for a permanent opportunity and would like to work within a supportive Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more about this position or to receive a copy of the job description please contact Rebecca at [email protected] and a consultant will be in touch within 24 hours.

Why work with Curis Recruitment?

We are the proud finalists for the 2026 APSCo Candidate Experience Award, recognition of the genuine care, communication and support we provide to our nurses and midwives throughout their journey with Curis.
We have a proven track record of placing healthcare professionals in fantastic roles across Australia.

Our clients trust us to represent exceptional nurses and midwives, so we’ll always present you in the best possible light and support you every step of the way.

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