Clinical Nurse Consultant - Practice Leader, Infection Control , Queensland Health

Let your passion for infection prevention and control run wild as you step up to the Practice Leader position for CQ Health.
This position will see you provide specialist advice and support to business units across our wider Hospital and Health Service while using the consistent weather of the sunshine state to enjoy our beach-to-bush lifestyle.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK3L533754
Closing date 10-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Bree Walker
Contact details (07) 4932 5071
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About us:
CQHHS operates as an individual statutory body, overseen by a local Hospital and Health Board. Our more than 2500 dedicated CQHHS staff diligently works to deliver patient-centred care daily in an environment that is safe and reliable. CQHHS is on a continuous quality quest and believes that our transformation will be achieved by investing in people.
About the role:
The primary purpose of the position is to provide specialist advice and support Business Units across CQHHS on all aspects of infection prevention and control, including CQHHS Quality, Safety and Risk strategic priorities and The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS), Aged Care Standards, Disability Standards and other key standards.

• Coordinate reports pertaining to infection prevention and control outcomes and quality indicators that may be relevant to inform the Quality and Safety report to the CQHHS Executive of any variance or quality outcomes that need to be escalated.
• Assist the Director Quality and Safety to implement, monitor and manage the organisation's quality standards, occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs in relation to infection prevention and control.
• Coordinate activities to support Governance Committees to fully implement and evaluate the NSQHSS, Aged Care Standards, Disability Standards and other key standards and compliance to the same with a focus on Infection Prevention and control.

About you:
To be successful in this role you must have:

• Current nursing/midwifery registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrates advanced clinical evidence-based skill and knowledge in Quality and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, service coordination and interdisciplinary care management, evidenced by feedback, recency of practice and achieved clinical competencies.
• Demonstrates leadership and management capability through the expressed knowledge of team engagement and human, financial and material resource management principles applicable to operational planning, coordination and evaluation of services.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others; provides support; shares information and credit; considers the views of and involves colleagues in decision making; deals effectively with conflict; maintains effective working relationships with colleagues; mentors and provides leadership as appropriate.

What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $159,429 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $128,701 - $139,732 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include 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, contact and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK3L533754.
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 January 2024.
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Information Package for Applicants
Role Description