Overview
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Employment Type : Permanent Part-Time, 16 hours per week
Location : Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification : Registered Nurse
Remuneration : $36.38 to $51.08 per hour
Requisition ID : REQ
Application Close Date : 06/10/2025
Interview Date Range : 08/10/2025 - 15/10/2025
Contact Details : Lara Realph – |
About the Opportunity
Join a dedicated team at Liverpool Hospital’s Chest Clinic, where we deliver specialised outpatient services for patients affected by tuberculosis. Our clinic plays a vital role in public health, offering culturally responsive care to one of Australia’s most diverse communities.
Our Services Include
- Diagnosis and outpatient management of active tuberculosis disease and latent tuberculosis infection
- Tuberculosis screening for healthcare workers, refugees, and immigration referrals
- Treatment support through medication supervision and ongoing monitoring
- BCG vaccination for eligible patients
- Public health engagement in surveillance, reporting, and education in partnership with NSW Health
- Culturally sensitive care tailored to the South Western Sydney population, including interpreter support
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, ideally in tuberculosis, respiratory, medical or infectious disease nursing
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
This is more than a clinical role it’s a chance to contribute to public health, support vulnerable communities, and be part of a team that’s driving excellence in tuberculosis care.
Apply now and help shape the future of respiratory health in NSW.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation. Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment with the LHAP project to enhance facilities and capacity. It is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University and welcomes students from many universities.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please address the questions below and view the application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- What interests you about working with the Chest Clinic in an outpatient setting.
- Can you share an example of how you've delivered culturally sensitive care in a diverse clinical workplace? What strategies did you use to ensure effective communication and patient engagement?
- Describe a time when you had to work independently while still contributing to a multidisciplinary team. How did you balance autonomy with collaboration, and what was the outcome for patient care?
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging: South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Health & Fitness: discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform experiences across the organisation. SWSLHD upholds CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a NSW Health position, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. SWSLHD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. SWSLHD is committed to a child safe culture. Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Chest Clinic - Perm PT
🏢 NSW Health
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