Pathway to Good Health Navigator – Registered Nurse
- Part-time position with 53.2 hours per fortnight.
- Role involves health screening and care planning for children in statutory care.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive community health environment.
- Part time (53.2 hours per fortnight)
- Fixed term to 30 June 2027, with potential to be ongoing, subject to funding
- Attractive Salary Packaging
- Culture that supports work-life balance
About Sunraysia Community Health Services
Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.
At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.
Learn more about the benefits of working at SCHS
Why work with us
- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
- We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.
- Professional development opportunities
- Modern facilities
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Role
The Pathway to Good Health program provides comprehensive health screening, assessment, care planning and referral for Victorian children and young people aged 0–17 years who are entering or re-entering statutory care, including those in kinship, foster and residential care settings.
In the Mallee Child Protection Area, the program is delivered by Sunraysia Community Health Services from the Family & Child Hub. As the designated health provider for the Mallee area, SCHS works in close partnership with local Child Protection services and carers to ensure health services are coordinated and delivered in the most accessible way possible, based on where the child lives.
Health Navigators perform a critical function in the PTGH program to ensure all eligible children receive initial screening upon entry to the program and are pivotal in supporting the connection with Child Protection practitioners to build strong and respectful partnerships
The Pathway to Good Health (PTGH) Navigator delivers health screening, assessment, planning and referral to children and young people aged 0-17 entering or re-entering statutory care in the Mallee. This includes children and young people in kinship, foster and residential care settings.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum three years’ nursing experience, preferably in a community-based setting.
- Proven knowledge of child development and attachment theory, with practical experience in paediatric triage, biopsychosocial assessment, care planning, and advocacy.
- Applied understanding of the social determinants of health.
- Current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), or the ability to obtain and maintain one prior to commencement.
Desirable
- Experience supporting diverse, complex, or vulnerable families using trauma-informed, relationship-based approaches.
- Knowledge of health, social, and education systems and referral pathways, including the NDIS.
- Highly developed engagement, communication, and capacity-building skills.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Rachel Fuller, Manager – The Family & Child Hub on 0427 496 444 or rfuller@schs.com.au.
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