The Division works in close partnership with professional colleagues, consumers, and a wide range of government and non government service providers to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join the Tuberculosis (TB) Service within the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine (DRSM).
Our service is based at the Canberra Hospital and Health Services campus and provides comprehensive TB management for both inpatients and outpatients. The department also delivers a broad range of specialist respiratory services, including but not limited to: Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Sleep Disorders, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other Advanced Airway Diseases, Asthma and General Respiratory Medicine
Under the limited direction of the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will work closely with TB medical specialists to provide high quality, patient centred care. Key responsibilities include: Case management of tuberculosis disease and infection, delivery of TB education to patients, staff, and stakeholders, Participation in public health responses, including contact tracing, Data collection and reporting, TB screening for staff and students, Administration of BCG immunisation, Assessment and management of immigration and recently arrived refugee referred clients
Comprehensive training and support will be provided to enable you to develop and master the specialised skills required for this role.

• Provide person‑centred care to patients and their families undergoing tuberculosis‑related treatment, ensuring care is culturally sensitive, supportive, and evidence based.
• Undertake BCG vaccination, TB screening, and timely follow‑up of results, including participation in the public health response and contact tracing for notified cases.
• Deliver a coordinated case management approach for patients with tuberculosis in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including the provision of Directly Observed Therapy (DOTS).
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including multidisciplinary teams, public health units, and community services, to ensure TB service delivery is coordinated, accessible, and maintained.
• Actively participate in professional development and provide individual and group TB education to patients, staff, and community groups across hospital and community settings.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to new and less experienced staff, supporting skill development and safe clinical practice.
• Actively contribute to and implement quality improvement initiatives, assist in the development and review of policies and procedures in line with current best practice and evidence‑based research.
• Assist in the delivery of nursing services within the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, including Medical Officer Clinics, Asthma Service, Cystic Fibrosis, and general respiratory outpatient services as required.
• Undertake other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice, ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality, person‑ and family‑centred care at all times.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills with a commitment to a consultative team approach.
• Advanced clinical skills, attentions to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing service needs including those of patients with complex factors
• A positive, collaborative, and effective communicator with well-develop written, oral, and interpersonal skills including negotiation and liaison abilities.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Relevant tertiary nursing qualification
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• A minimum 4 years’ fulltime equivalent work in an acute care setting
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Desirable

• Prior experience in respiratory nursing, public health or Infectious disease management
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances.

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

All employees are required to:

• adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Demonstrated experience as a Registered Nurse providing high‑quality, evidence‑based care in TB services and/or related clinical settings such as respiratory health, infectious diseases, or public health, with well‑developed clinical judgement and the ability to adapt and apply expertise to the complexities of tuberculosis care
2. Demonstrated ability to provide high‑quality, person‑ and family‑centred care to patients and carers from diverse cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds. Proven experience in patient and carer education, health promotion, and supporting individuals through complex or prolonged treatment pathways.
3. Demonstrated high‑level oral and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with medical staff, multidisciplinary team members, external organisations, and the general public.
4. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement activities, clinical governance, and evidence‑based practice.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

Administrative	Frequency		Travel	Frequency
Telephone use	Frequently		Frequent travel – multiple work sites	Occasionally
General computer use	Frequently		Frequent travel – driving	Frequently
Extensive keying/data entry	Frequently
Graphical/analytical based	Occasionally		Physical demands	Frequency
Sitting at a desk	Frequently		Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit)	Frequently
Standing for long periods	Occasionally		Working outdoors	Occasionally

Psychosocial demands	Frequency
Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations	Occasionally
Aggressive & Uncooperative People e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness	Occasionally
Unpredictable People e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries	Occasionally
Restraining e.g. involvement in physical containment of clients/consumers	Never
Exposure to Distressing Situations e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated bodies; verbal abuse; domestic violence; suicide	Occasionally

Specific hazards	Frequency
Working at heights	Never
Exposure to extreme temperatures	Never
Operation of heavy machinery e.g. forklift	Never
Confined spaces	Occasionally
Excessive noise	Occasionally
Low lighting	Occasionally
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Occasionally
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Occasionally

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 – 9kg	Frequently
Lifting 10 – 15kg	Occasionally
Lifting 16kg+	Never
Climbing	Never
Running	Never
Reaching	Occasionally
Kneeling	Occasionally
Foot and leg movement	Frequently
Hand, arm and grasping movements	Frequently
Bending/squatting	Occasionally
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting	Frequently
Push/pull	Occasionally
Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time	Occasionally