Infection Control Registered Nurse

Eligibility

: Open to Everyone

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Encounter Bay

Salary $70,535 - $96,242 (pro rata) - Ongoing Part Time (16 hours per fortnight) - RN/M1

Overview

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to fill the position of Infection Control Registered Nurse with Southern Fleurieu Health Service at Encounter Bay.

The aim of the role is to improve patient outcomes through the education and assessment of clinical staff in correct infection prevention and control practices at an acute care site. Working in collaboration with the Infection Control Nurse Unit Manager and Assistant Nurse Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse will enhance and assist in the delivery of specific infection prevention education and auditing programs.

Please refer to the job pack below for more information on the Infection Control position and essential minimum requirements. Please note that previous Infection Control experience desirable not essential.

Being part of Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.

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In addition to the annual salary package, we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health  can be found here.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)

National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position ()

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref : 837502