Join our dedicated Health Protection team and play a crucial role in safeguarding the community’s health. As part of this dynamic team, you will collaborate closely with clinicians across HNELHD, General Practice, private service providers, and local communities. Your daily tasks will involve patient interviews, infectious disease surveillance and monitoring, and responding to acute public health issues.

We provide a culturally safe and inclusive workplace, with joint governance at the heart of each service. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to join our Population Health Aboriginal Network Group and Cultural Determinants Committee.

Supported by a Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultants, and Public Health Physicians, you’ll benefit from hands-on orientation, training, and monthly educational sessions through the NSW Health Infectious Disease Network. Ongoing development opportunities are also readily available to help you grow in your career.

Where you’ll be working: 

The Communicable Disease team, part of the Health Protection service within HNE Population Health, plays a pivotal role in monitoring health threats and responding to environmental and communicable disease issues. The team is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities through innovative policies, behaviours, and environments.

As a member of this welcoming and supportive group, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the improvement of infectious disease responses and enhance the patient, family, and community experience. Located on the historic Wallsend health campus, nestled on the land of the Awabakal people, this role offers convenient access to local amenities, free parking, and proximity to the expressway, making it both a rewarding and accessible workplace.

About you: 

• You are curious and adept at managing complex communications while engaging diverse audiences.
• You welcome new challenges with an objective mindset, ready to explore various possibilities.
• You approach tasks innovatively, considering creative alternatives to achieve success.

Benefits:

• Enjoy free parking and convenient access to the expressway and local shopping centres.
• Monthly education session 
• Supported to explore development opportunities 
• Cultural support 

Requirements and additional information: 

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA, with at least five years full time equivalent post graduate nursing experience.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel as considered part of the role.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

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For role related queries or questions contact Julie Kohlhagen on Julie.Kohlhagen@health.nsw.gov.au