CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2 - Infection Prevention and Control

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,603.10 - $2,655 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ655841
Applications Close: Thursday, 7th May 2026 at 11:59pm

Ready to lead infection prevention at one of NSW's largest regional health districts?

Central Coast Local Health District covers a growing, diverse community across Gosford, Wyong, and surrounding services. Our IPAC team works across the whole network, and we need an experienced specialist to lead it.

This is a senior clinical role with real scope. You will drive practice change, deliver specialist education, consult across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to research and state-level forums.

You will need:

• AHPRA registration and postgrad quals in your specialty.
• 5+ years post-registration experience, with at least 3 in IPAC.
• A track record of leading change across multidisciplinary teams. 

What You'll Be Doing

As Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), you will provide expert consultancy across the district, delivering specialist advice to clinical teams, managers, and executive stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of the IPAC program across multiple facilities.
• Providing complex, evidence-based clinical consultancy to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Driving clinical practice improvement through policy development, audit, and surveillance activities.
• Delivering and coordinating specialist IPAC education for the health workforce, including postgraduate program contribution.
• Initiating and disseminating research relevant to infection prevention practice.
• Providing clinical supervision for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Assistants in Nursing.
• Participating in state and national working parties and contributing to the advancement of nursing practice standards.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

The Central Coast is home to one of the fastest growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in NSW. To provide culturally safe, responsive care, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and are committed to creating an inclusive and culturally safe workplace where all staff feel valued and supported.

Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact Kirsty Graham, Nurse Manager, IPAC:
Phone: 02 4320 3882
Email: kirsty.graham@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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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. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

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.

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