At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead infection control initiatives and promote staff health in a dynamic mental health service.
- Company: Join Western NSW Local Health District, committed to community health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, superannuation, salary packaging, and support for relocation.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace wellbeing and patient safety in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in clinical nursing with a focus on infection control and health promotion.
The predicted salary is between 57455 - 146512 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Infection Control, Staff Health & Wellbeing Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Service at Bloomfield Campus.
In this specialist leadership role, you will provide expert advice and guidance on infection prevention and control, staff health and wellbeing, and clinical governance across a diverse inpatient mental health service. Working collaboratively with managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will lead quality improvement initiatives, support compliance with clinical standards, deliver education, and promote safe, evidence-based practice.
This position is ideal for a proactive clinician who is passionate about improving workplace wellbeing, influencing positive change, and driving excellence in patient and staff safety across a complex healthcare environment.
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Michael Hillier on 02 6369 8*** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
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