Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) - Communicable Diseases Surveillance

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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time; 16 hours per week (Thursday and Friday) Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Remuneration: $75.35 - $76.85 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Requisition ID: REQ682705 About the Role Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. The Public Health Unit (PHU) works to protect the health of the community by identifying, preventing, and responding to public health risks, including communicable diseases. The PHU also helps enforce public health legislation under the NSW Public Health Act 2010 to support the safety and wellbeing of the community. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Communicable Disease Surveillance) is a key member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to notifiable conditions across Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). The role provides expert clinical advice and specialist support in communicable disease surveillance and will: • Implement communicable diseases control strategies required under the NSW Public Health Act 2010, and the NSW Health Communicable Disease Control Guidelines. • Oversee the integrity of documentation related to investigations and data entered on the NSW Notifiable Conditions Information Management System (NCIMS). • Provide leadership in the ongoing development of public health practice. • Initiate and utilise findings of research in the provision of clinical services . • Contribute to the development and delivery of education programs related to infectious diseases, immunisation and public health. • Provide high-level support in public health incidents and emergencies. • Participate in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the clinical service. For more information, please view the Position Description . Ideal Candidate • Has a current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in public health and holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to public health or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate. • Understanding of surveillance of notifiable conditions, infectious diseases, immunisation and emergency management. • Knowledge of good clinical practice, policies and procedures, especially in the area of public health. • Can participate in a rotating after hours on call roster. Benefits and Perks • Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations! • Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading. • Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus . • Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families. • Annual influenza vaccination on us! • Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits . 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 (PD2026_004) . 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. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn . For enquiries, please contact Andrew Ingleton on (02) 9515 9420 or via email at Andrew.Ingleton@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia! Applications Close: 7 August 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’