Clinical Nurse Consultant, Infection Prevention and Control
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ559437
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Sydney Home Nursing Service, office located at Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde and Mona Vale Hospital.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
What you'll be doingCandidates will need to meet the following criteria:
The successful candidate will have an understanding of MoH policies, will implement risk management strategies to protect patients, healthcare workers, affiliated clients and carers from acquiring healthcare associated or occupational infections. You will be a clinical expert who through leadership, facilitates excellence in research based clinical practice, education, research and encourages professional development.
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with 5 years post registration experience and at least 3 years in the specialty of Infection Prevention and Control. In addition, the applicant must have an approved Post Graduate qualification relevant to the field of practice, or significant evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums.
- Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems including data management software, and experience in the Development of policies, procedures and speciality education programs.
- Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management, cultural change processes.
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For role related queries or questions contact Shayne Larymore on Shayne.Larymore@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 8877 4777.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 20 March 2025
