Hepatitis B Clinical Nurse Consultant
An exciting opportunity for an appropriately experienced Registered Nurse to assist with the implementation of a new model of care for Hepatitis B patients in the role of Clinical Nurse Consultant.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 25 October 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,527.30 - $2,577.70 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ612847
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
Royal North Shore Hospital. The role will be aimed at reducing wait times for new appointments, working in collaboration with existing roles and community services such as GPs to oversee the regular monitoring of Hepatitis B patients in the community. The CNC will ensure patients receive a continuity of care and more consistent community follow up.
What you'll be doing
Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Hepatology Services provides a comprehensive service to assess, manage, educate and monitor patients with chronic Hepatitis B infection (CHB) and its complications.
The service provides a clinical service for patients with educational and telemedicine advice for referring medical practitioners and health care workers. The Hepatology service has developed an integrated framework with other NSLHD stakeholders including, primary health networks, population health and primary community health (Drug & Alcohol services, HARP, Sexual health, Harm immunisation/needle exchange) and NSLHD Indigenous health services to facilitate:
- HBV Screening and Prevention strategies
- HBV clinical assessment and treatment programs
- HBV Complication screening and management programs
- HBV special population programs
- HBV education programs for primary health networks and health care workers
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert nurse 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 with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition, the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake quality improvement and research activities that influence and enhance clinical practice and implement change.
- Demonstrated computer skills with experience using MS Office programs and electronic filing systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
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For role related queries or questions contact Hannah Don on Hannah.Don@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 . 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: 29 October 2025
