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Form of workAbout the role
Grampians Health Stawell has an exciting career opportunity for a Registered Nurse (Div 1) who has a strong interest in pursuing a career in Infection Control. You will work with experienced Infection Control team members that will support the successful applicant in all aspects of the role.
- Learning and development opportunity.
- Supported work environment.
- Exciting and fast paced.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the planning and implementation of infection control promotional activities.
- Assist with the monitoring and collection of surveillance data.
- Participate in projects and committees.
- Apply recognised standards of Infection Prevention and control according to the professional and legal requirements outlined in the 'Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care, 2021.
Skills and experience
Essential Attributes
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards
- Current working with children check
- Computer literate
- Demonstrated ability to practice independently and interdependently.
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice.
- Current drivers’ licence and the ability to travel for work purposes.
Desirable Attributes, but not essential
- Currently holding post-graduate qualifications in Infection Control (or working towards)
- Accredited Nurse Immuniser (or working towards)
- Accredited HIV/Hep C assessor (or working towards)
- Hand Hygiene Auditor (HA) (or willing to complete)
- Experience of working within an acute healthcare Infection Prevention service
- Experience in participating in the development & implementation of policy and procedures and outbreak management.
- Knowledge and experience of DH mandatory reporting requirements
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays.
- Discounted on-site parking.
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Stawell Region
Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle and want to sway expensive urban dwelling for stunning natural landscapes, Stawell is the place for you.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Helen Kennedy, Infection control team lead (Stawell and Edenhope), on 03 5358 8*** for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
