CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Consultant Infection Prevention Research
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- Clinical Nurse Consultant
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- REQ589444 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $2428,59 - $2478.29 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
At Central Coast Local Health District, our vision is Trusted care. Better health for everyone.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and a passion for research to step into a research-focused Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) position that will directly influence national clinical practice and policy on catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
This position is part of a high-quality randomised controlled trial, funded through the prestigious NHMRC Investigator Grant, and will be based at either Gosford or Wyong Hospitals, working closely with a multidisciplinary research and clinical team.
Despite advances in infection prevention, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) remain one of the most common healthcare-associated infections in Australia. This project will assess the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of chlorhexidine versus saline meatal cleaning during catheterisation building on prior research and seeking to shape future clinical guidelines.
About the Role
This isn’t a standard CNC role. You’ll be:
- Working at the forefront of clinical research and infection prevention
- Applying precision nursing skills, including conducting catheterisation procedures, in a controlled research setting
- Engaging with multidisciplinary clinical teams across the hospital to champion research recruitment and implementation
- Supporting patient enrolment, informed consent, and catheterisation procedures
- Delivering training and education to clinical teams on catheter protocols and trial objectives
- Collecting, entering and analysing trial data, and contributing to published findings
You'll be a critical link between research and clinical practice, ensuring the trial is delivered in strict accordance with study protocols, ethics requirements, and operating procedures.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
You’re an advanced, agile clinician with:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- A minimum of five years’ experience, including strong exposure to acute or procedural nursing environments
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow highly structured protocols
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across nursing and medical teams
- A commitment to improving care through evidence-based practice and innovation
- Experience in urology, infection prevention, research nursing or catheterisation procedures will be highly regarded.
Why This Role?
This position offers a unique opportunity to:
- Contribute to national and international evidence on CAUTI prevention
- Work alongside a respected research team, in collaboration with local CNCs and clinical educators
- Build research and leadership capabilities within a funded project framework
- Advance your CNC portfolio while contributing to better outcomes for hospitalised patients
What We Offer
At CCLHD, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers with purpose, built around innovation, development, and community.
Professional Growth
At CCLHD, we support your development from day one.
- Access to clinical education, learning resources, and in-unit support
- Opportunities to expand your skills across diverse clinical specialties
- For permanent employees, study leave may be available in accordance with the NSW Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives’ (State) Award
Flexibility & Support
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:
Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact:
Jennie King
Phone: 0418 245 086
Email: jennie.king@health.nsw.gov.au
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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