Infectious Diseases Registered Nurse

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated Leasing

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Learning and development opportunities

In-house training with My Health Learn

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

The role at SESLHD's Infectious Diseases Team at Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, focuses on surveillance and control of communicable diseases. You will advise health professionals and childcare centres on infectious disease issues and support public health initiatives.

Current RN registration with AHPRA is required; experience in communicable diseases, strong history-taking and writing skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience working in communicable diseases, infection control or related public health area.
• Demonstrable extensive experience and skill in history-taking and interviewing.
• Demonstrated good writing skills, with ability to vary writing styles for different audiences.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to demonstrate skills in word processing and use of databases.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Infectious Diseases Team in surveillance and control of communicable diseases in SESLHD.
• Provide advice, information, support and guidance to health professionals, institutions and childcare centres on communicable disease issues.

Skills

RN registration

Infectious diseases experience

History taking

Interviewing

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Word processing

Databases

Tools

Databases

Word processing

Job description

• Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
• Position Classification: Registered Nurse
• Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour Plus Superannuation
• Hours Per Week: 16
• Requisition ID: REQ699105
• Location: Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick
• Application Close Date: 26 October 2026
• To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The person will work as a member of the Infectious Diseases Team in surveillance and control of communicable diseases in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

Providing advice, information, support and guidance to health professionals, institutions and childcare centres on communicable disease issues.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Demonstrated experience working in communicable diseases, infection control or related area in public health
• Demonstrable extensive experience and skill in history-taking and interviewing
• Demonstrated good writing skills, with an ability to vary writing styles to meet the needs of different audiences
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team
• Able to demonstrate skills in word processing and use of databases

For role related queries or questions, please contact Tracey Papa via email at [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website