Clinical Nurse Consultant Infection Prevention and Control

An exciting opportunity exists to join the NSLHD District Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Team as the IPAC CNC for Ryde Hospital for 13months. Providing expertise, leadership and advice to help drive Infection Prevention and Control across the facilities.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 20 August 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration: $2,780.00 - $2,835.50 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ671429

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

This position will be based at Ryde Hospital, Eastwood.

Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.

The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more

Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.

What You'll Be Doing

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) has a leadership role in guiding hospital staff in the understanding of Ministry of Health (MoH) policy and implementing risk management strategies to protect patients, healthcare workers, affiliated clients and carers from acquiring healthcare associated or occupational infections.

The CNC is a clinical expert who, through leadership, facilitates excellence in research based clinical practice, education, research and encourages professional development.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse/Midwife who has minimum 5 years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition, the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and meet deadlines, and commitment to quality improvement in line with the National Quality Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.

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For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Tallon on ***email_hidden***

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11) . You will be required to complete the  OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form  and  TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 30 June 2026

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 6 July 2026