Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) - Infection Prevention And Control - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ592374 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service – Drug Health/Oral Health Services
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.9 - $134,500.7 Per Annum
Requisition ID: REQ592374
Application Close Date: 03/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 06/08/2025 – 13/08/2025
Contact Details: Sibusisiwe Matutu – 0439 305 080 I sibusisiwe.matutu@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to join the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), where we’re committed to delivering Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
In this dynamic role, you'll divide your time across Drug Health Services (2 days) and Oral Health Services (3 days), providing expert clinical leadership and driving evidence-based nursing practice in both areas. As a CNC, you’ll shape and improve care delivery through collaboration, innovation, and professional guidance. You’ll be instrumental in designing services that foster clinical excellence, support research, and ensure the highest standard of patient-centred care.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to two vital and growing services, and to work within a district dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of its diverse community.
Be part of a team that’s making a lasting impact—where leadership, compassion, and clinical expertise come together.
What You'll be Doing
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert practitioner who, through leadership facilitates evidence based practice. The CNC will promote a service which fosters clinical excellence, research and professional leadership. The CNC contributes to quality health care by collaborating with the health care providers and consumer groups, developing clinical practice standards and evaluating their outcomes. The CNC is responsible for providing services which facilitate effective management of the care in the given specialty.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) offers an exceptional opportunity to be part of two vital and impactful services—Drug Health Services and Oral Health Services—working together to deliver Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
SWSLHD Drug Health Services provides a wide range of treatment options and interventions across the district for individuals, families, and carers affected by alcohol and drug use. Services include inpatient withdrawal at the Corella unit, outpatient clinics, the Opioid Treatment Program, and specialised teams such as the Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Team and Youth Service. Recognised as a finalist in the NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards, the team is known for compassionate, evidence-based care and innovative approaches.
SWSLHD Oral Health Services delivers essential dental care to eligible residents within Bankstown, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool, Wingecarribee, and Wollondilly. With a strong focus on community health, services span general dental, emergency treatment, and tailored programs for children and vulnerable populations. The team is committed to providing accessible, high-quality dental care across hospitals and community settings.
Joining these services means working alongside supportive multidisciplinary teams with a shared purpose—to enhance the health and wellbeing of diverse communities through compassionate, high-quality care. Whether in Drug Health or Oral Health, you’ll be part of a professional, engaged workforce making a genuine difference every day.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation. - Demonstrated evidence of strategies used to maintain current knowledge of clinical practice advances and research in the relevant specialty.
- Demonstrated ability to apply expert knowledge to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care.
- Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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