Clinical Nurse - Infection Management

Infection Management are seeking a motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse to join the Infection Control team. The position is a 1.0 FTE fixed term contract for approximately 5 months ending September 6th, 2024. The purpose of the role is to provide backfill and provides a fantastic opportunity for nurses with a passion or interest in infection control to gain knowledge and experience within this specialty.Salary range: $52.63 - $56.38 (Registered Nurse Level 2) per hour plus superannuation. Fixed term contract.It is envisaged that the position will commence as soon as a suitable candidate is found.What you'll be doingYou will join a team of highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals, and your enthusiasm and dedication for nursing will be highly valued within a supportive and professional environment.This role will see you:

• Assist and support all members of the Infection Management team in the delivery of the program
• Utilise computer programs including Microsoft (MS) Office, Infection Control software and hospital patient and pathology management systems
• Undertake risk assessments, surveillance and compliance audits including provision of feedback to staff
• Assist the Daily Coordinator in their role to manage patients across Mater and ultimately learn the DC role independently.
• Acquire knowledge in bloodstream infections, surgical site infections, multi-resistant and significant organisms and become confident in performing healthcare associated infection investigations
• Improving patient safety, through strengthening the workforce and engaging in quality improvement activities.

About youTo be successful for this position you will possess:

• Current Registered Nurse AHPRA registration with no restrictions
• Strong interest in infection control & infectious diseases
• High level skills in problem-solving, communication, coordination and time management
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to work most days and during school holiday periods
• Prior knowledge and experience in Infection Control always desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

For further information specific to the role, please contact Dr Anna Sartor, Manager Infection Management on 07 3163 6561.Why join us?is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.We are a leader in healthcare, education and research - and that's because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on 10th of April. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.Advertised: 27 Mar 2024