Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

About the Role

Closing Date: 07/04/2025 

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

Applications are invited from suitable qualified and experienced Registered Sexual Health Nurses to join the dynamic Sexual Health team at Albury Community Health.  The Sexual Health Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist) is responsible for the provision of direct clinical services, community education, health promotion and support services for groups and individuals in the Albury and surrounding community at particular risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)/HIV infection and other Blood Bourne Viruses (BBV).  The Sexual Health Nurse will also be responsible for the provision of patient centred, evidence-based nursing care and is expected to embrace practice development principles in the delivery of that care.  the nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team using a contemporary practice model.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity:

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with demonstrated ability to meet the National Competency Standards for Registered Nurse and Australasian Sexual Health & HIV Nurses Association (ASHHNA) Competency Standards domains.
• Post graduate qualification in the field of Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Speciality and/or equivalent work experience with demonstrated competencies in Sexual Health Nursing or a combination of both study and work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Sexual Health nursing, its application in caring for clients and an understanding of harm minimisation principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current nursing care of people living with HIV within the community setting.
• Achievement or commitment to achieving NSW Authorisation as a Nurse Immuniser within 12 months of commencement.

Employment Type: This is a fixed-term, part-time position of 16 hours per week, with the possibility of increasing to 24 hours per week.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Allison Cummins via allison.cummins@awh.org.au or 02 60 581802 for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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