Clinical Nurse Consultant - Immunisation
The Clinical Nurse Consultant’s role is to provide Immunisation expertise and knowledge, and support the Immunisation nurses to manage the following:
• Cold chain breaches and re-vaccination schedules
• Determining Immunisation catch-up schedules
• Arranging rabies post-exposure prophylaxis
• Approving new Vaccine Account Numbers for GPs and pharmacies
• Providing advice on how to manage AEFIs and vaccine administration errors.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,603.12 - $2,655.03 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ631900
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
NSLHD Public Health Unit, Hornsby Hospital
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert nursing who will provide leadership, advice and recommendations on all aspects of nursing and consults on matters relating to the safe and appropriate use of nursing practices.
The CNC will formulate and implement policy, guide practice development, and engage in education and research activities. The CNC is responsible for the provision of clinical supervision to nursing staff and acts as a role model, providing nursing care on a regular basis.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Authorised Nurse Immuniser (as per requirements of Authorised Registered Nurse/Midwife Vaccination Standards and Authority). Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the Immunisation field, including current experience with immunisation practice.
- Sound knowledge of relevant immunisation policies and guidelines, including the National Immunisation Program Schedule, Australian Immunisation Handbook and National Vaccine Storage "Strive for 5" guidelines.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework and independently.
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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Chee on Karen.Chee@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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Applications Close: 22 January 2026
Interviews scheduled for commencement on 27 January 2026
