Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention & Control

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District recruits an experienced Registered Nurse to drive infection prevention and control across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals. The role focuses on safer care, patient safety, and quality improvement within a specialist nursing environment.

The permanent full-time position requires effective prioritisation, strong communication, and the ability to mentor staff while delivering person-centred nursing care to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work in a busy clinical setting.
• Effective written and verbal communication with patients and teams.
• Capability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience promoting infection prevention and control in acute care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infection prevention & control

Organisation & prioritisation

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

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: Permanent Full 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

• 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

Essential Criteria

• 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.

Requisition ID: REQ691886 Applications Close: 5 October 2026

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.