Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $116,639 - $120,469 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ635680
About the Role
Formed in 1882, 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.
This position is a Monday to Friday role. The purpose of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Taskforce Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) position is to provide senior infection prevention clinical expertise and leadership as a member of the IPC Taskforce and to act as a resource and mentor for the nursing staff of the IPC Taskforce. The CNS will employ advanced clinical skills and exercise extended autonomy of decision making, working closely with managers and other senior clinicians.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
* Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
* Demonstrated experience and understanding of the core Infection Prevention & Control principles.
Benefits and Perks!
* Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information, visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
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 (PD2024_015).
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For enquiries, please contact Natalie Menzie on (02) 9515 5501 or 0477 723 466 or via email at Natalie.Menzie@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Applications Close: 22 March 2026
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