Elevate your nursing career as a Registered Nurse – Sexual Health at Clinic 468 Tamworth, where compassionate care meets clinical excellence in a progressive, purpose-driven environment.
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 12
Location: Clinic 468 Peel St Tamworth
Requisition ID: REQ555957
Applications Close: Monday 21st April 2025
About the role:
We are ideally seeking a candidate with a few years of post-graduate experience, who can bring confidence, capability, and a strong clinical foundation to the role.
Hunter New England Local Health District has three sexual health clinics: Clinic 468 in Tamworth, Pacific Clinic in Newcastle and Taree Sexual Health in Taree.
Clinic 468 is a small, collaborative team supported by a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in HIV and sexual health, and an experienced part time medical practitioner. Many clinics are nurse-led with access to medical and social work staff based in Newcastle.
Clinic 468 provides free and confidential services to a diverse range of clients in the region.
The Clinic 468 sexual health nurse role is a clinical role in which you will provide the following services:
* Testing, treatment and follow up for sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses (BBV)
* Information and advice on sexual health and STIs
* Pre and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP and PrEP) for people at risk of contracting HIV
* Vaccinations
* Provide care to HIV-positive patients attending the clinic
* Provide information on safer sex/harm minimisation
New clinic nurses are supported by experienced nursing staff and the CNC to acquire the skills required to perform the tasks above.
It is an interesting role that requires you to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
Where you’ll be working:
Clinic 468 is located at 468 Peel Street, Tamworth. Most of our clinical work is conducted at the Peel Street clinic. Clinic 468 is a four day per week service operating Monday to Thursday between the hours of 8.30 – 5.00pm or 10.30am – 7.00pm for late night clinics.
All clinic nurses may be required to work in outreach settings. This may include occasional travel to Gunnedah, Guyra, and Inverell amongst others to conduct outreach clinics.
Clinic 468 has a clinic car, and all outreach is conducted with two staff.
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Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-life balance
Requirements:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
* You have some experience working with STI/HIV priority populations, women’s health, viral hepatology, or other relevant services
* You have the ability to understand and maintain patient confidentiality
* You are passionate about working with a client for optimal health outcomes
* You possess venepuncture skills or a willingness to undertake training and education in same
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
* Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.
* If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
* Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
* To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role-related queries or questions contact Alexandra Mexon on Alexandra.Mexon@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
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