Clare Hospital and Kara House - Infection Control Link Nurse (Multiple positions)

SA Health; Clare; Hybrid; AUD 93,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

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Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) seeks an infection control-focused registered nurse to provide IPC services across health settings, including outbreak response and policy implementation. The role supports staff with education and mentoring and reviews SLS incidents to ensure safe care for consumers.

Part-time ongoing position based in Clare, 0.2 FTE Clare Acute and 0.2 FTE Clare Aged Care, with flexible working options where available.

Qualifications

• Post tertiary qualifications in infection control or willingness to enrol in further postgraduate studies in infection control essential.
• Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practising certificate.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills; able to work independently.
• Expertise in infection prevention and control, meeting professional standards.
• Skilled in prioritising workload, using relevant software, and applying creative, flexible clinical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert infection prevention and control services across health settings, including outbreak response, waste management, and policy implementation.
• Support staff through education and mentoring, and review Safety Learning System (SLS) incidents for PC breaches and blood/body fluid exposures to ensure safe care for consumers.
• Deliver advanced nursing/midwifery care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and assigned IPC portfolios.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Registered Nurse (NMBA)

Postgraduate infection control qualification

Job description

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Clare Hospital and Kara House, Infection Control
• Salary - RN/M2C - $92,731 p.a. to $117,215 p.a. + 12% Super + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice packaging
• Employment Part Time - Ongoing (multi contract or multiple position)
• Eligibility - Open to Everyone

Make a real impact on patient and staff safety.

Provide expert infection prevention and control (IPC) services across health settings, including outbreak response, waste management, and policy implementation. Support staff through education and mentoring, and review Safety Learning System (SLS) incidents for PC breaches and blood/body fluid exposures to ensure safe care for consumers.

Deliver advanced nursing/midwifery care, consolidating clinical expertise from competent to proficient practice. While primarily clinical, you'll also contribute to quality improvement initiatives and assigned IPC portfolios.

What We’re Looking For

• Post tertiary qualifications in infection control or willingness to enrol in further postgraduate studies in infection control essential.
• Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practicing certificate.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills; able to work independently.
• Expertise in infection prevention and control, meeting professional standards.
• Skilled in prioritising workload, using relevant software, and applying creative, flexible clinical solutions.

Opportunity

0.2 FTE Clare Acute / 0.2 FTE Clare Aged Care

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

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Applications close 23 November 2026 at 11.55PM

Enquiries

Name: Jodie Kernick
Position: Director of Nursing & Midwifery, YNLHN (Clare)
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Applicant Information

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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 A

Attachments

955441 Clare Infection Control Nurse Role Description 2025.pdf

RN Job Capacity Statement.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines