Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Clinical Nurse Consultant: Projects
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Clinical Nurse Consultant: Projects
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Job Description
Are you an experienced Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Nurse Consultant Do you have a passion for leading projects that enhance patient safety and influence organisational improvements
In this part-time fixed-term role based in Richmond you will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of projects. You will be part of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team and report to Group Manger Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC).
You will make an impact by:
- Leading and coordinating IPAC-related projects from planning through to implementation
- Collaborating with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders across the organisation and external stakeholders e.g. vendors
- Developing resources training and change management strategies
- Ensuring that patient perspectives are incorporated into the project design and implementation
To be successful in this role
You bring extensive experience in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) in a hospital setting with postgraduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control or Public Health. You have extensive experience in project management/project coordination leading change across hospitals and/or health services. You have implemented initiatives to enhance patient safety and know how to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Your ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels including executive leadership positions you as a credible voice in influencing systemic improvements.
Position Description Inherent Requirements
Qualifications :
You will have:
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Division 1) via AHPRA
- Postgraduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control or Public Health
- A minimum of 3 years of post-graduation clinical experience as a clinical consultant in the specialty of Infection Prevention and Control
- Experience in the development implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives and projects (desirable)
- Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services and/or experience working in Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD) (desirable)
Additional Information :
At Epworth its a community. Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:
- Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates
At Epworth we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.
Enquire / Apply
Sound interesting To apply click the Im Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter as one document.
For more information refer to the attached position description or contact or phone (03).
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
