Sexual Health Nurse, The Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

 

• Sexual Health Nurse at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre in Carlton

• Permanent position

• Full Time at 80 hours per f/n (with flexible monthly ADO's)

• Registered Nurse Div1 Grade 3B : ZJ1/2

• Great staff benefits

 

DEPARTMENT:

Melbourne Health Centre (MSHC) has been in operation for 100 years having been established in 1918 as a specialised unit for the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The service has established a reputation for clinical excellence by providing high-quality sexual health care.

POSITION:

Sexual Health and BBV Nurses provide direct clinical services for clients who are at risk of, or concerned about, sexually transmitted infections, blood borne viruses and their sexual health.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Essential                   

• Current registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

• Experience in providing sexual health nursing care

• Accredited Nurse Immuniser 

• Perform HIV testing in accordance with the ASHM HIV testing guidelines

• Willingness to undergo police check and working with children check

 Desirable    

• Accredited Cervical Screening Nurse  (CST/pap provider)

• Relevant postgraduate qualification or working towards post graduate qualification in sexual health and/or HIV or relevant field

• Proven experience as a sexual health nurse, community AOD or other relevant nursing experience.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging

• Novated leasing

• Close to public transport and shops

 

Enquiries: Ria Fortune - Nursing Services Manager MSHC on (03) 9341 6237 or Trish  Wakefield - Clinical Coordinator on (03) 9341 6227

Applications close: at 11 pm Thursday, 28th September 2023

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au