Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection Prevention

Lead the way in infection prevention—make a lasting impact on patient care across the Hunter New England region!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Remuneration: $126 720.88 - $129 314.15 Per Year + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton

Requisition ID: REQ531019

Applications Close: Tuesday 26th November 2024

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing education, training and professional development opportunities
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) within the Infection Prevention Service provides expert clinical consultancy across the Hunter New England Local Health District and external state agencies. The role focuses on ensuring excellence in infection prevention and control, safeguarding patients, staff, and visitors. The CNC will offer guidance, education, and support on best practices, develop policies, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Travel will be required as part of this role.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual with excellent communication and time management skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, and the ability to prioritise effectively. While experience in infection control is preferred, a willingness to learn is essential. The successful applicant will receive comprehensive orientation, ongoing training, and access to professional development opportunities, supported by the infection control team, Nurse Manager, Epidemiologist, and Clinical Director.

Where you’ll be working:

The Infection Prevention Service is a district team that looks after the Greater Newcastle Area, Lower Hunter, Lower Mid North, Hunter Valley, Peel, MEHI and Tableland Sectors. Our team consists of a Medical Director, Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Epidemiologist, and an Executive Assistant. The Executive team are located in Newcastle, John Hunter Hospital Innovation Precinct.

The successful applicant will be working from the John Hunter Innovation Precinct.

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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. 

Want to know more?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Jeffrey Deane on Jeffrey.Deane@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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. 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  
  

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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