Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) - Infection Prevention & Control

About the role

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA), a teaching hospital in Sydney, is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) in Infection Prevention & Control. This is a temporary full-time position of 38 hours per week until June 2027, with remuneration of $2,863.69 to $2,920.59 plus superannuation. The consultant provides specialist clinical expertise, leadership and advice, and works with patients, carers and multidisciplinary professionals to drive clinical excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical consultation, advice and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of individualised care management plans for patients with complex health needs
• Drive excellence in clinical practice through professional leadership, innovation and continuous improvement
• Translate research and evidence into practice to improve clinical services and patient outcomes
• Lead and contribute to specialty-specific education for the healthcare workforce
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning for specialist clinical services

Required profile

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• At least five years of post-registration experience, including at least three years in Infection Control and Prevention and/or a relevant service
• Demonstrated experience in IPAC practice and knowledge of infection prevention standards and guidelines
• Proven ability to provide education, consultation and clinical leadership
• Experience analysing and reporting infection surveillance data
• Full working rights in Australia

What we offer

• Monthly accrued day off and an additional public holiday during Christmas
• Paid parental leave and annual leave loading
• Salary packaging, novated leasing and meal entertainment allowance options
• Free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Employee assistance program and annual influenza vaccination
• Discounted fitness passport and telehealth nutrition and wellness resources