Infection Prevention And Control Nurse/Midwife Consultant

SA Health
Job reference: 843525
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Corporate Services, New Women's and Children's Hospital (New WCH) Project - Adelaide 5000
• Salary

• Classification - RN/M3 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 3 - $117,997 to $123,272 p.a
• Employment Full time - Term Contract (temporary up to June 2025)

On top of this, as an employee of Women's and Children's Health Network, you will have access to Salary Sacrifice benefits with which allows for generous salary sacrifice arrangements each FBT year as a special benefit for employees of the local Health Networks. A Meal Entertainment allowance per FBT year can also be salary sacrificed out of your pre-tax income to cover costs over and above the Everyday living expenses benefit.
This position may attract additional financial support if you are considering relocating from interstate or overseas. Please speak to the enquiries person of the role on offer to find out more.
Overview
The Women's & Children's Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We are the state's leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA's largest maternity and obstetric service.
Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.
Join our team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists within the New Women's and Children's Hospital (New WCH) Project team as a Nurse/Midwife Consultant on a long-term contract, working in a full-time capacity.
The Nurse/Midwife Consultant uses clinical and corporate knowledge and experience for the purpose of providing specialist Infection Prevention and Control advice to the New WCH Project.
As a member of the New WCH Clinical and Operations Team, you will;

• Demonstrate understanding of the Australian Healthcare Facility Guidelines and their application within new building and renovation projects.
• Actively identify areas or opportunities for improvement; initiate monitoring and assess progress with the goal of achieving high quality patient outcomes and improving service delivery with the build.
• Provide expert advice on Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including selection of materials, Furniture, Fixture and Equipment (FFE).
• Assess and review workflows in order to ensure the New WCH building supports clinical activity and flow support the build
• Identify issues within scope of practice and providing Infection Prevention and Control expertise
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant standards, clinical guidelines, and advanced clinical practice.
• Act as a resource expert for other members of the New WCH project team

To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the attached role description.
Benefits of Joining us
Not only will you be able to use your skills and abilities in a both a challenging and rewarding role contributing to some of South Australia's most vulnerable women, babies, children and young people, you will also receive and attractive annual salary package with employer superannuation contributions and leave loading as well as the opportunity to maximise your salary through arrangements.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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 (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B
SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 843525
Enquiries
Wendy Rowell
Director, Engagement and Commissioning
Phone: 0400 189 227
E-mail: wendy.rowell@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Friday 5 January 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.