Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Prevention and Control

An exciting opportunity exists to join the NSLHD District Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Team as the IPAC Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH). Providing leadership, advice and guidance to help drive Infection Prevention and Control across the facility.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,235.41 - $2,308.85 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ639148

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, ****** harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working



Royal North Shore Hospital

What you'll be doing
The position of Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 is part of a small team which exercises professional knowledge and judgement and works cooperatively in providing leadership and guidance in infection prevention and control.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Nurse Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
Demonstrate a high level of clinical nursing knowledge, clinical experience and skill in acute care nursing.
Excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.

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For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Tallon on Jo.Tallon@health.nsw.gov.au

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 (Page 11). 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.

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Applications Close: 18 February 2026

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 23 February 2026