An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse with experience or demonstrated interest in sexual health and HIV to join a dedicated multidisciplinary Sexual Health Team.
Employment Type: Part Time Permanent
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ593296
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Provision of sexual health screening and management as per Local and State policies, procedures and guidelines including:

• History taking, physical examination, venepuncture, safe administration of medications
• Clinical management, education and counselling of clients
• Cover telephone triage and provide information
• Triage clients into Clinic 16 services or refer as appropriate
• Review pathology results and patient follow up as per clinical policies and procedures
• Assist in contact tracing

Will be required to work evening shifts or at outreach services.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with experience or demonstrated interest in Sexual Health and HIV nursing and an understanding of Clinic 16 priority populations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the nursing care of the sexual health service patients by applying evidence- based practice and critical thinking. Show evidence of accountability and responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Holahan on Joanne.Holahan@health.nsw.gov.au or 9462 9500
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.