Blood Borne Virus / Sexually Transmitted Infections RN

Role Overview

Provide sexual and blood-borne virus (BBV) testing, treatment, education and prevention services in clinical and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

- Assess clients and provide testing for BBVs (HIV, hepatitis B & C) and STIs.

- Collect specimens (blood, swabs) and manage results and follow-up.

- Provide treatment, health advice, counselling and referrals within scope of practice.

- Support prevention activities such as vaccinations and harm-reduction education.

Community & Public Health

- Deliver health education on safer sex, transmission, testing and prevention.

- Work with doctors, allied health and community workers.

- Assist with contact tracing and public health follow-up.

Administration & Quality





- Maintain accurate clinical records and reports.

- Contribute to service improvement, audits, education and training.

Skills & Qualifications

- Registered Nurse (AHPRA) – essential.

- Experience in sexual health, community or public health nursing preferred.

- Robust skills in assessment, specimen collection, counselling and education.

- Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity and non-judgmental approach.

- Postgraduate training in sexual/reproductive health or public health is desirable.

Work Settings

- Sexual health clinics

- Community and outreach programs

- Public health and prevention services

📌 Registered Nurse - Sexual Health Experience BBV/STI (Redfern)
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