AddressPosition Title: Infection Control Clinical Nurse Consultant A
Hours: up to 72 hours per fortnight
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
About the role
Grampians Health Ballarat has an exciting career opportunity for a Registered Nurse (Div 1) who has a strong interest in pursuing a career in Infection Control. You will work with experienced Infection Control team members that will support the successful applicant in all aspects of the role.
- learning and development opportunity
- supported work environment
- exciting and fast paced
Key Responsibilities
- participate in the planning and implementation of Infection Control promotional activities
- assist with the monitoring and collection of surveillance data
- participate in projects and committees
- apply recognised standards of infection prevention and control according to the professional and legal requirements outlined in the 'Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care, 2021
Skills and experience
Essential Attributes
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards
- Current working with children check
- Computer literate
- Demonstrated ability to practice independently and interdependently
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
- Current drivers’ license and the ability to travel for work purposes
Desirable Attributes, but not essential
- Currently holding post-graduate qualifications in Infection Control (or working towards)
- Accredited Nurse Immuniser (or working towards)
- Accredited HIV/Hep C assessor (or working towards)
- Hand Hygiene Auditor (HA) (or willing to complete)
- Experience working within an acute healthcare infection prevention service
- Experience in participating in the development & implementation of policy and procedures and outbreak management.
- Knowledge and experience of DH mandatory reporting requirements
Grampians Health Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognize our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Sue Flockhart, GH Director Infection Control, on 03 5320 4*** for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
