Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention & Control

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support infection prevention and control across Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals. You will contribute to safe, high-quality patient care by applying infection prevention principles and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

This permanent full-time role is 38 hours per week, with a salary range $81,748.16 to $114,771.98 per annum, and requires current AHPRA registration. Applications close 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA is required.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience promoting infection prevention and control policies in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care meeting patient needs.
• Respond to changing clinical priorities and delegate care appropriately.
• Communicate with patients, families and healthcare teams to advocate for patient needs.
• Support supervision and mentoring of staff and students.
• Manage resources effectively within professional and ethical standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organise and prioritise work

Autonomous practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Infection prevention principles

Education

RN registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention & Control

Make a difference in infection prevention across two busy hospitals
Support safer care for patients, families and the wider community
Grow your clinical expertise in a specialist nursing environment

Manage infection prevention and control priorities while supporting safe, high-quality patient care across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working
Join the Infection Prevention and Control service across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering safe, effective and person-centred healthcare. This is an opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and patient safety while developing your expertise in a specialised area of nursing.

Work across two major hospitals within Western Sydney

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare professionals

Contribute to a culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement

Support patients, families and carers through person-centred care

Be part of a service where your clinical knowledge can make a meaningful impac

What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse, you will use your clinical knowledge, communication skills and professional judgement to support excellent patient outcomes and contribute to safe healthcare delivery.

Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care that meets patient needs

Respond to changing clinical priorities and delegate care appropriately

Communicate with patients, families and healthcare teams to advocate for patient needs

Support the supervision and mentoring of staff and students

Manage resources effectively while working within professional and ethical standards

Applications Close:5 October 2026

Need more information ?

Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.

Demonstrated effective communication skills written and verbal.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently within an autonomous role, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated experience in promoting infection prevention and control policies and procedures within an acute care setting

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.