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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Part Time, until 27th June 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $2,671.50 - $2,726.10 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: CCLHD
Requisition ID: REQ664482
Applications Close: Monday, 15th June 2026 at 11:59pm 

Do you thrive in a role where your clinical expertise can influence practice, improve patient safety, and drive meaningful change? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 (CNC1) to join our Infection Prevention and Control team.

About the Opportunity

As a CNC1 with the Infection Prevention and Control team, you will provide expert clinical leadership, consultancy, and advice to support the delivery of safe, high-quality care across our health services. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in developing and implementing infection prevention and control strategies that protect patients, staff, and visitors.

This position plays a vital role in promoting excellence in clinical practice and reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. In this role you will:

• Provide expert clinical advice and consultancy on infection prevention and control practices to staff, patients, and carers.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of infection prevention and control programs to support safe and effective care delivery.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support evidence-based practice across the organisation.
• Develop and deliver education programs that build workforce capability and promote best practice in infection prevention and control.
• Contribute to service planning, policy development, research activities, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and organisational performance.

We have two contracts available:

• Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week.
• Temporary part-time, 15 hours per week, until 27th June 2027.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description. 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• At least five years' full-time equivalent post-registration nursing experience and relevant post-registration qualifications or experience in infection prevention and control.
• Demonstrated expertise in infection prevention and control practice, with a commitment to excellence in patient safety and quality care.
• Strong communication, leadership, and change management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience planning, delivering, and evaluating education programs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work across multiple sites as required.
• A current Driver Licence and a commitment to ongoing professional development, mandatory training, and NSW Health compliance requirements.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Kirsty Graham
Phone: 02 4320 3382
Email: kirsty.graham@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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