Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) - Priority Populations Immunisation Program
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 28 hours per week up to 3 years
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $63.91 - $65.21 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ576973
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Concord Repatriation General Hospital has a well-earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community, the hospital now services the local communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) - Priority Population Immunisation Project (PPIP), will provide expert consultancy in immunisation and play a critical role in enhancing immunisation services within Concord Hospital, ensuring priority populations receive equitable access to vaccinations. This role will support the PPIP program by:
- Identifying opportunities for vaccination within clinical services.
- Administering vaccinations in clinical services, such as outpatient clinics.
- Supporting clinical services to develop and implement sustainable models of care that embed vaccination or referral for vaccination as appropriate as a component of routine clinical care.
- Facilitating vaccination within clinical services by identifying and addressing barriers to immunisation and providing support during the process of service delivery change.
- Identifying services needs to ensure the immunisation interventions are delivered equitably among priority populations, such as providing access to translated resources.
- Collaborating with key staff to champion immunisation within clinical services, such as clinical nurse educators, diabetic educators, pharmacists and authorised nurse immunisers.
- Developing and delivering targeted education and training resources to staff supporting PPIP, to enable seamless implementation within clinical areas.
- Sharing resources to enable the development of protocols tailored to clinical areas, as required.
This is an opportunity to thrive in a role that blends independence, teamwork and purpose, all while making a real difference in your community.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience.
- Excellent communication and listening skills, including stakeholder engagement.
- Extensive clinical experience and strong decision-making skills.
- The ability to work autonomously while managing competing priorities.
- Confidence in assessing and responding to immunisation needs in a variety of settings.
- Authorisation as a nurse immuniser would be viewed favourably.
Benefits and Perks!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Andrew Ingleton on (02) 9515 9420 or via email at Andrew.Ingleton@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 9 June 2025
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