Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 Sexual Health Hepatitis

NSW Health

  • Broken Hill, NSW
  • $113,243-116,963 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theThis scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ602153
Location:
  • Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
  • Only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need on your doorstep
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms.We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at " " in the Far West.What you'll be doing
  • Provide safe compassionate person centred care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve quality care outcomes for patients and clients in Sexual Health Services.
  • Provide high level nursing care, contact tracing and client follow up, health promotion and prevention intervention to people at risk of or presenting with sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBV) as per local and state policies.
What is on offer
  • 5 weeks annual leave.
  • Salary packaging (pay less tax!), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment.
  • Novated Leasing.
  • Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month.
  • Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing.
  • Isolation and Climate Allowance.
  • Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career.
  • A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing.
About the Far West LHDThe is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.About Broken HillA true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Approved post-registration qualifications in the speciality field relevant to the position with at least 3 years' fulltime recent experience working in the clinical area, and have the ability to undertake further studies in the area of Sexual Health and HIV as required.
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge and understanding of current issues related to the transmission and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) including viral hepatitis and harm minimisation principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to carry out an extended role and demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making capabilities and leadership in the development of nursing specialty clinical practice and service delivery.
  • Demonstrated clinical expertise in client consultancy with the ability and willingness to work autonomously, accept responsibility and the ability to prioritise work practices.
  • Demonstrated skills in developing and conducting educational sessions and providing clinical teaching.
  • Demonstrated functional knowledge of data management principles and a high level of computer literacy.
  • Current unrestricted NSW driver's license and the ability to work across various locations within the Far West LHD boundaries.
The Welcome ExperienceThe Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.Learn more atNeed more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Hastwell on Leanne.Hastwell@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 10th September 2025Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.#RuralHealthIncentives

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