Title:  Community Health Nurse - Child & Family Health

Community Health Nurse – Family Health 

• Permanent Part Time | 32 hours per week 
• Community Health – Aboriginal Health
• Team Employment | Contribute to a leading healthcare service 

Eastern Health 

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. 

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. 

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. 

About the role 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Community Health Nurse – Family Health to join the Aboriginal Health Team within Community Health at Eastern Health. 

This role provides culturally safe, family‑centred nursing care to Aboriginal children, young people, pregnant women and families within the local community. Working both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the successful applicant will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care, support early intervention and prevention initiatives, and assist families to navigate health and community services. 

The role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, cultural capability, and a commitment to partnering with families and community to improve health outcomes. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

• Post‑graduate qualifications in Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Aboriginal Health, or Community Health (desirable but not essential)

• Relevant experience in child and family health, community nursing, Aboriginal health, or a related primary health care setting
• A strong commitment to delivering culturally safe, trauma‑informed and family‑centred care for Aboriginal children and families
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, families, Elders and community stakeholders
• An understanding of the social, cultural and historical factors impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, parents and carers
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and diverse team, while also demonstrating initiative and autonomy in community‑based practice
• A commitment to continuous quality improvement, professional development and evidence‑based practice

• Seasonal influenza vaccination is a mandatory requirement of this role, in line with Eastern Health and ATAGI recommendations.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. 

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer. 

What we offer 

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! 

• Mentor and Shadowing program  

• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites  

• Study and professional development leave  

• Friendly & supportive teams 

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  

• Fitness Passport for work-life balance  

• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones  

• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements  

• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme  

• Access to Private Health Insurance offers  

• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training  

Next Steps 

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. 

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. 

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. 

Good to know: 

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. 

• Advertising may end before the closing date. 

• We do not accept recruitment agency application 

• People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply 

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. 

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