Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 1) - Infection Prevention Unit - Perm PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ691348 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ691348
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 32 hours per week
Remuneration: $72.41 - 73.89 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 27/09/26
Contact: Maria Allida - Clinical Nurse Consultant on ma.allida@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Play a key role in advancing infection prevention and control practices across SWSLHD. In this influential leadership position, you will drive clinical excellence, support safer patient outcomes, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through evidence-based practice and collaborative partnerships.
- Lead and influence contemporary infection prevention and control practices across a large and diverse health service.
- Provide expert clinical advice, guidance and support to multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers.
- Champion quality improvement, research and innovation to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.
- Develop and deliver specialist education programs that build capability and strengthen workforce excellence.
- Contribute to strategic service planning that shapes the future of infection prevention across the District.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are a highly motivated and experienced nursing professional with a passion for infection prevention, clinical leadership and improving patient outcomes. You thrive in collaborative environments and bring the expertise, critical thinking and communication skills needed to support safe, high-quality care.
- Extensive experience in delivering expert clinical advice and leading evidence-based practice within a complex healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in infection prevention and control, including the application of evidence-based practice.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to drive quality improvement initiatives, manage risk and support safe clinical practice.
- Commitment to professional development, education, research and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and approved post graduate nursing qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.
- Describe a time when you led or contributed to an infection prevention and control initiative that improved patient safety or clinical outcomes. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?
This role requires collaboration with a range of stakeholders to influence practice and implement evidence-based infection prevention strategies. Provide an example of how you successfully engaged and influenced clinical staff or multidisciplinary teams to achieve a quality improvement outcome. What challenges did you encounter and how did you address them?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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