AddressReference Number: 928
Job Title: Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Employment Type: Part Time Permanent
Hours per Fortnight: Location: Graham Street
Closing date: 22/05/2024
For a confidential conversation please contact: Pamela Boon on 035832 2***
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
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About the role:
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPaC) Nurse, in collaboration with the IPaC Clinical Nurse Consultants, IPaC Committee members and other key stakeholders, will actively participate in the delivery of the GV Health Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Successful candidate will have:
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse
- A minimum of three years general nursing experience, and demonstrated extensive clinical experience and knowledge of Infection Prevention and management practices
- Completion of an Infection Control postgraduate certificate OR relevant tertiary qualification OR agree to complete the ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control course within 6 months.
- Completion of a HESA accredited immunisation training course within the past 3 years OR agree to complete immunisation course within 3 months of employment.
- Highly developed; interpersonal, complex problem solving, written and verbal communication skills including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships
Position Description: HERE
Why work at GV Health?
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
