Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection Prevention

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Up to 12.75% superannuation

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking an experienced infection prevention nursing leader to oversee the infection prevention and control service across the region. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, provide expert nursing advice, and drive service improvement through data analysis and outcome evaluation.

Mandatory Ahpra registration, evidence of vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases, and proven HR management skills are required.

Qualifications

• Expert level infection prevention nursing knowledge and practice.
• Ability to lead a similar service enabling high quality care provision.
• Strong relationship-building and open communication in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven data analysis skills for outcome evaluation and service improvement.
• Capability for high-level engagement with patients, families and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of human resource management.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention and control service across WMH region.
• Provide expert nursing advice to WMH teams including Building Engineering and Maintenance Services.
• Drive service improvement through data analysis and outcome evaluation.
• Foster learning, development and multidisciplinary collaboration across teams.

Skills

Infection Prevention Nursing

Nursing Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Ahpra registration (Nursing)

Job description

About West Moreton HealthWest Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.What it's like to work with us | West Moreton HealthWhat we're looking forOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:Demonstrates expert level of contemporary clinical infection prevention nursing knowledge, skill and practice and demonstrated ability to lead a similar service enabling the delivery and support of high quality care provision for Infection Prevention and Control.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within multidisciplinary teams, actively contributing to the learning and development of others regarding contemporary Infection Prevention.Enthusiastically provides leadership for clinical services through effective role modelling of supportive integration of infection prevention and encouraging and providing expert clinical nursing advice across the broader WMH teams (including Building Engineering and Maintenance Services).Manages challenges constructively and positively.Demonstrated data analysis skills including abilities to undertake outcome evaluation and translate this to service improvement.Demonstrated ability to be an effective nursing health professional with capability for high level engagement across the spectrum of stakeholders including patients and families.Demonstrated management knowledge and skills specifically human resource management.Mandatory RequirementsVaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).Why choose usPurposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.To applyFor further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.