Tuberculosis Coordinator – Location Negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health District
Join NSW Health as the Tuberculosis Coordinator and play a crucial role in providing person-centred specialist nursing care at an advanced practice level for TB patients in Southern NSW.
This position is a permanent full-time role negotiable within the Southern New South Wales Local Health District.
Employment type : Permanent Full-Time
Location : Negotiable within Southern New South Wales Local Health District
Position classification : Dependent on qualifications – Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 or Registered Nurse
Remuneration for Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 : $116,
* – $120,
* per annum
Remuneration for Registered Nurse : $74,
* – $104,
* per annum
Hours per week : 38
Application close : 5 January
Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of the closing date
About The Service
The Tuberculosis Care Nurse delivers best-practice, person-centred specialist nursing care for TB patients.
Responsibilities include ensuring consistent practice for high-risk patient assessment, care planning, referral and coordination of LHD TB clinics with tertiary providers and general practitioners.
The role provides flexible, quality TB management and treatment services at an advanced practice level.
Additional Information
Open to Registered Nurses with a minimum of 3 years experience or Clinical Nurse Specialists Grade 1 aspiring to a Grade 2 position.
Successful applicants must complete their BCG and TST qualifications; the cost of completion is the applicant's responsibility.
Scholarships may be available to support gaining relevant immunisation accreditation.
Supporting Details
Applicants may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS).
Working within SNSWLHD.
Sustainable Healthcare : Together towards zero.
Salary packaging options.
Health and wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport and annual influenza vaccinations.
A team that values expertise, invests in development and supports lifestyle.
Information for relocation : Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government.
Selection Criteria
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, with post-registration qualifications in infection control, public or primary community health, and a minimum of three years' experience in the clinical area.
Must hold or be willing to obtain a NSW TB Service accreditation to administer tuberculin skin testing (TST) and Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccinations.
Demonstrated competence and knowledge of providing specialist nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision-making and leadership in the development of nursing specialty practice.
Effective clinical communication through technology, written and verbal means, and strong interpersonal skills.
Application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person-centred care, with a commitment to quality improvement.
Ability to supervise, delegate and negotiate to deliver quality nursing care, embracing leadership and change in coordination and delivery of care.
Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintaining competence as an authorised nurse immuniser.
Current unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to travel as required, including long distances and overnight stays.
We Look Forward to Learning More About You
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is an equal-opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives.
For accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact
To be eligible for permanent employment, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
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