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Form of workPosition: Infection Control Coordinator
Location: Across NCN Health
EFT/Hours: 1.0 EFT (40 Hours Per Fortnight)
Status: Full Time Permanent
Salary/ Hourly rate: Hourly Rate will depend on experience and qualifications: $51.9050 - $58.7325 plus 11% superannuation
About the Role:
NCN Health have an exciting opportunity for an Infection Control Coordinator to join our team in Infection Control across NCN Health.
The role of the Infection Control Coordinator to provide oversight, consultation and to implement the facility wide Infection Prevention and Control Program, to ensure the facilitation of a safe environment for patients, residents, staff, visitors, volunteers and the community.
This will be achieved by the ensuring the relevant national and state standards and guidelines are adhered to by the organisation.
What we are looking for:
- Post graduate certificate or diploma in Infection Control, or the commitment to obtain such within 12 months of appointment
- Previous experience in an Infection Control nurse role and/or sound knowledge of Infection Control requirements in a rural health setting
- A current Drivers Licence
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate Infection Control plans and programs
- Ability to analyse clinical data and surveillance outcomes to promote and minimise infection risk to patients, residents, staff and the community
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across a diverse range of health professional occupations
- Excellent verbal and written reporting ability
- Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and database programs
What we can offer you:
- Salary Packaging
- Professional Development and Study Leave
- Social Club
- Free parking
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Staff Health and Wellbeing Programs
- NCN Health uniform provided
About NCN Health:
NCN Health is an amalgamated rural health service caring for diverse rural communities across the Moira Shire, with approximately 18,000 people in our community, which includes Nathalia, Cobram , Numurkah and surrounding communities.
NCN Health upholds our three core values of Respect, Accountability and Partnership. Our purpose is to build healthy communities together, and our promise is to work together to provide safe, high-quality care that improves the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities we live in.
Mandatory Screening Checks:
All appointments at NCN Health are subject to a current Employee Working with Children Check and a National Police Check issued within the last 6 months. Some positions may require a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.
A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Enquiries:
Carolyn Hargreaves, Director of Clinical Services, Phone (03) 5871 0***
For further information please see position description and submit response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.
Closing Date:
Tuesday, 12th March 2024 at 11:59pm
As an inclusive employer, NCN Health is committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, NCN Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
NCN Health's ongoing commitment to our employees, volunteers and community is to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of those who have or are experiencing family violence through our workplace support programs. We have zero tolerance to Occupational Violence and Aggression and zero tolerance to Bullying and Harassment.
NCN Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
