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SalaryExciting opportunity for a dynamic & enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Consultant to provide strategic oversight and lead the Infection Control team at Mercy Health. This key role reports to the Chief Nursing and Midwifery officer and is responsible for leading the infection, prevention and control program.
- Permanent full time position
- Based at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg with a requirement to travel to other sites
- Provide organisational leadership, advocacy and oversight of the Infection Control Department across Mercy Health Services which will include;
- Developing, implementing and evaluating an effective organisation wide infection prevention and control program
- Ensuring that all Infection Control services, systems and processes are aligned and support Mercy's strategic direction and intent
- Providing expert and timely advice on issues related to Infection Control and prevention
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia -(AHPRA)
- Post graduate qualification in Infection Control
- Relevant clinical experience and expertise in Infection Control
- Hand Hygiene Educator and Auditor _National Hand Hygiene Initiative
- Current Accredited Nurse Immuniser
- HIV and Hepatitis C Pre test counsellor
- Demonstrated experience engaging, communicating and managing relationships with a diversity of stakeholders
- Dedicated and focused on commitment to ongoing quality improvement activities to reduce healthcare associated infections
Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd incorporates; Mercy Hospital for Women, a fully accredited Level 6 Specialist Teaching Hospital in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neonatology, Anaesthetics and Gynaecological Oncology. And
Werribee Mercy Hospital, a General Public Hospital with services including surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. This hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new Intensive Care Unit, additional Operating theaters and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298.
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation employing over 8500 people who provide compassionate and holistic care through our acute hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health programs, palliative and respite services, maternity and women's health services, early parenting services and home care services.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Values driven culture
- Salary packaging benefits
- Leadership Capability Framework to support your career progression and development
- Camp Australia School Holiday Program
- Thrive @ Mercy - our health & wellbeing hub supporting you to be the best you can be
- Stepping Stones - our flexibility framework supporting your growth and work life balance
- Fully funded childcare referral service
At Mercy Health we pride ourselves on embracing diversity and foster an inclusive culture where individual differences are respected and celebrated. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
