Job Description
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 1) - Infection Prevention Unit - Perm PT
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You are a highly motivated and experienced nursing professional with a passion for infection prevention, clinical leadership and improving patient outcomes. You thrive in collaborative environments and bring the expertise, critical thinking and communication skills needed to support safe, high-quality care.
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Selection Criteria
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To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
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Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and approved post graduate nursing qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.
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Describe a time when you led or contributed to an infection prevention and control initiative that improved patient safety or clinical outcomes. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?
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This role requires collaboration with a range of stakeholders to influence practice and implement evidence-based infection prevention strategies. Provide an example of how you successfully engaged and influenced clinical staff or multidisciplinary teams to achieve a quality improvement outcome. What challenges did you encounter and how did you address them?
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact
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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences,



and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
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12% superannuation
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Salary packaging and novated leasing via
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Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
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One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
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Flexible work options, including hybrid and wide-ranging hours (depending on the role)
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Paid maternity and parental leave
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Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
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Discounted gym membership through
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Fitness Passport
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Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
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Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
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Child Safe Employment
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South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 implementingthe
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Child Safe Standards
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We aim to ensure that children and young people feel secure, 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.
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Temporary Positions
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For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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