Child and Family Health Nurse
What’s in It for You
BRAMS offers a competitive salary of $110,000 - $120,000 + Super, along with a supportive and inclusive work environment and a host of generous benefits, including:
- Relocation allowance (up to $5,000) to support your move to Broome
- $1,300 Annual Remote Area Allowance
- Salary packaging to maximise take-home pay
- 6 weeks of Annual Leave to support work-life balance
- Study leave and access to ongoing professional development
- Free access to primary health, dental, and allied health services through BRAMS
- A meaningful role in one of Australia’s most culturally rich and visually stunning regions
BRAMS truly values its team and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills, and experience. Staff development programs are encouraged and often funded by BRAMS.
About the Role
BRAMS is seeking a Child Health Nurse to support Aboriginal children aged 0-5 and their families across Broome, WA. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver developmental assessments, immunisations, health education and early intervention services through clinic, outreach and home-based care.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering developmental assessments, growth monitoring and childhood immunisations
- Supporting families through health education, parenting guidance and early intervention services
- Identifying developmental concerns and coordinating referrals to appropriate services
- Conducting home visits, outreach clinics and community-based consultations
- Collaborating with GPs, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and allied health teams to deliver integrated care
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- A postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health
- Experience delivering Child and Family Health services within a community, primary healthcare, Aboriginal health or remote health setting
- A current Australian driver's licence
The following will be highly regarded:
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Experience conducting developmental assessments and childhood immunisations
- Familiarity with MMEx or similar electronic health record systems
- Knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting requirements
About BRAMS
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) is a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation providing culturally safe primary healthcare, aged care and community programs throughout the Kimberley. For more than 40 years, BRAMS has been committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people and strengthening communities through holistic, family-centred care.
If you're a qualified Child Health Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY TODAY!
