Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2 Infection Control Mental Health

• Lead Infection Control initiatives for mental health services.
• Coordinate and deliver high quality ECT patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership and education to multidisciplinary teams.

Make a lasting impact managing ECT services and infection prevention for mental health patients at Cumberland Hospital.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30/10/2025)
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration:$57.11 - $58.98 per hour
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Cumberland Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Mental Health Services at Cumberland Hospital — a welcoming and progressive environment where patient-centred care is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team passionate about innovation and continuous improvement in mental health care.

• A collaborative team environment with a strong commitment to professional development.
• Opportunity to lead infection prevention strategies across our facility.
• Deliver essential clinical services to support mental health recovery.
• Modern, purpose-built ECT suite and well-established clinical programs.
• Work with a diverse patient group and dedicated mental health professionals.

What you'll be doing
As the Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, you will take the lead in coordinating ECT services, delivering evidence-based patient care, and driving best practice infection prevention and control initiatives for mental health patients. You’ll also act as a specialist clinical resource and mentor for your colleagues, while ensuring quality patient outcomes.

• Provide high-level, patient-centred clinical care and leadership in ECT services.
• Oversee infection prevention and control programs in line with NSQHS Standards.
• Deliver and coordinate education and support to staff, patients and carers.
• Manage clinical resources and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional mental health care.

Ready to grow your career in mental health nursing leadership?
Apply now and join a team committed to quality care and innovation at WSLHD.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:

• License: Current drivers licence
• Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria:

Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification.

Proven leadership capabilities and commitment in creating a positive workplace culture, with demonstrated commitment to the Values of NSW Health, WSLHD and Cumberland Hospital.

Demonstrated clinical skills that encompass all stages of ECT treatment including assessment, preparation, ECT procedures, recovery and follow up.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organise a small clinical service, including scheduling, monitoring and evaluating clinical procedures and service delivery.

Demonstrated ability to provide clinical care at an extended role in the physical health care of mental health patients and infection prevention.

Demonstrated high level effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently within an autonomous role, and as part of a multidisciplinary team that is committed to the provision of safe, patient- centred service delivery.

Demonstrated teaching skills encompassing patient and carer education, education of staff and commitment to clinical practice development, quality improvement and research.

Requisition ID:REQ565708
Applications Close: 22nd June 2025
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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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• For inquiries about the role, contact Vanda Leonardo on [email protected]

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/ .
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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