Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
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14 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
Our Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) team is seeking an experienced infection control nurse for a permanent full time /permanent part time role will be reporting to the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Manager you will join a team dedicated to the infection surveillance prevention and control program in our high acuity hospital.
Assist with end-to-end IPC processes
Promote safe effective Infection Prevention Control practices
Coach guide and educate staff in best practice
Participate and coordinate case review investigations
About You
You will be an experienced Infection Prevention and Control Nurse who has an excellent understanding of IPC guidelines standards and requirements for healthcare settings.
You are able to convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message listening actively to others.
You will enjoy working in a fast environment have excellent attention to detail and be a strong advocate for embedding best practice.
You will be experienced in influencing staff managers and VMOs enjoy the collection and analysis of data and be able to advocate for the highest of standards.
You will work closely with clinical teams across the hospital to identify and manage healthcare-associated infections and support the implementation of transmission-minimising strategies. Coordinating daily Infection Prevention and Control service activities including auditing and targeted surveillance of healthcare-associated infections.
Prepare reports.
To be successful in your application you will:
Hold AHPRA registration (essential)
Have excellent knowledge of IPC Programs
Have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to collaborate with internal stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Sound computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite & database management
Mandatory:
- Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is required for this role
- Completed or currently working towards postgraduate studies or courses relevant to IPC. For e.g. Post Graduate Certificate or Master in Infection Prevention and Control or Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) Foundations Course
Desirable:
- Registered Nurse Immuniser (or evidence of currently working towards achievement)
- Hand Hygiene - Standard Auditor
If you have demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in infection prevention and control we encourage you to apply.
About Us
Located near Kings Park Mount Private Hospital is Western Australias leading private providerof Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery supported by the largest private Critical Care Unit (CCU). While we are at the heart of private cardiac services in our state with 224 beds we bring the same clinical excellence to other specialities such as orthopaedics neurosurgery vascular surgery and general surgery.
A state executive team our corporate services team and the Healthscope network support Mount Private Hospital.
Why Healthscope
When you join Healthscope you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.
Discounted health insurance
Continuous professional development education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patients lives.
To Apply
Please click on the Apply button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions please reach out to
More InformationOur commitment to quality and safety for our patients staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check and evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
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