Are you a Registered Nurse experienced in Blood Borne Virus’ or Sexual Health? CQ Health have a specialised opportunity you won’t want to miss!

The Clinical Nurse Consultant specialising in Syphilis in Pregnancy will be responsible for reviewing and providing guidance on service coordination to ensure comprehensive management and integrated care for women diagnosed with syphilis throughout their antenatal, birthing, and postnatal periods.

Additionally, they will identify systemic challenges and develop solutions aimed at enhancing the quality of care for women affected by or at risk of syphilis during pregnancy, with the ultimate goal of preventing congenital syphilis.

Job details

About us:

The Blood Borne Virus and Sexual Health Service (BBV&SHS) is based in Rockhampton and provides assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment as well as education and health promotion to the community. The service has an identified focus on at risk population groups whose behaviours or social disadvantages may put them at a greater risk of contracting a blood borne virus or sexually transmissible infection.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Syphilis in Pregnancy) will:

• Review and advise on service coordination for management and integrated care for women who have been diagnosed with syphilis in pregnancy across the antenatal, birthing, and postnatal periods, and
• Identify systemic issues and solutions to support improved care for women experiencing or at risk of syphilis in pregnancy to prevent congenital syphilis.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia / Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) is mandatory.
• Possession of or working towards either post-registration qualifications or tertiary qualifications relevant to the position are highly desirable such as public health and sexual health qualifications.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5G651461

Applications close: Monday, 18 August 2025

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK5G651461 - CNC Syphilis in Pregnancy (PDF, 353KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants