Registered Nurse - Sexual Health - Targeted

We are ideally seeking a candidate with a few years of post-graduate experience, who can bring confidence, capability, and a strong clinical foundation to the role.

Hunter New England Local Health District has three sexual health clinics: Clinic 468 in Tamworth, Pacific Clinic in Newcastle and Taree Sexual Health in Taree. 

Clinic 468 is a small, collaborative team supported by a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in HIV and sexual health, and an experienced part time medical practitioner. Many clinics are nurse-led with access to access to medical and social work staff based in Newcastle.

Clinic 468 provides free and confidential services to a diverse range of clients in the region.

Clinic 468 sexual health nurse role is a clinical role in which you providing the following services:

• Testing, treatment and follow up for sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses (BBV)
• Information and advice on sexual health and STIs
• Pre and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP and PrEP) for people at risk of contracting HIV
• Vaccinations
• Provide care to HIV-positive patients attending the clinic
• Provide information on safer sex/harm minimisation

New clinic nurses are supported by experienced nursing staff and the CNC to acquire the skills required to perform the tasks above. 

It is an interesting role that requires you to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Where you’ll be working: 

Clinic 468 is located at 468 Peel Street, Tamworth. Most of our clinical work is conducted at the Peel Street clinic. Clinic 468 is a four day per week service operating Monday to Thursday between the hours of 8.30 – 5.00pm or 10.30am – 7.00pm for late night clinics.

All clinic nurses may be required to work in outreach settings. This may include occasional travel to Gunnedah, Guyra, and Inverell amongst others to conduct outreach clinics.

Clinic 468 has a clinic car, and all outreach is conducted with two staff.

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Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• You have some experience working with STI/HIV priority populations, women’s health, viral hepatology, or other relevant services
• You have the ability to understand and maintain patient confidentiality
• You are passionate about working with a client for optimal health outcomes
• You possess venepuncture skills or a willingness to undertake training and education in same 

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. 
• Hunter New England Health 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. 
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.  
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Alexandra Mexon on Alexandra.Mexon@health.nsw.gov.au