AddressInfection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Key Co-working Infection Prevention and Control role within a small Quality and Risk Management team
Up to Full-time 36 hours per week
About the role
The Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator provides evidence based support and leadership in the provision of both safe patient care and work practice environments. You'll provide daily, routine and project assessment, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on IPC risks and outcomes. Join the leadership team across both the Lenah Valley and St John's Hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, evaluate and report on key IPC activities to meet the requirements of local, state and national protocols, guidelines and the Quality & Safety Health Services Standards.
- Undertake staff immunisation assessments, surveillance, investigations and process audits including regular reporting and feedback to staff.
- Provide collaborative leadership and expert advice and liaison for patient management and organisational IPC risks, including outbreak and contact tracing events
- Active engagement and representation with key stakeholders and networks regarding specialist advice, strategies and updates
What you bring
- AHPRA Registration (required), Nurse Immuniser and/or Hand Hygiene auditor endorsements (desirable)
- Excellent sills in problem-solving, communication, coordination and time management
- High level computer skills including MS Office, recruitment and surveillance software, and hospital patient and pathology systems
- Person centred approach to supporting staff patients and families in communication IPC risks and system features.
For further information please contact Lynette Stebbings, Manager Patient Safety & Experience at ***************@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
