Clinical Nurse Manager, Infection Prevention Service

Barwon Health; Geelong; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging benefits

Permanent full-time role

Résumé du poste

Barwon Health in Victoria is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead the Infection Prevention Service, providing organisation-wide clinical leadership and expert advice on infection prevention and control. You will drive evidence-based practice, ensure governance, and coordinate responses to infections across the health service.

The role requires extensive senior clinical experience in infection prevention, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience in infection prevention and control.
• Substantial senior clinical experience in infection prevention and control within a complex health service, with strong knowledge of legislation and NSQHS Standard 3.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience including workforce planning, clinical governance, quality improvement, policy development and organisational change.

Responsabilités

• Provide organisation-wide leadership and expert advice on infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards and accreditation.
• Lead governance, risk management, audits and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen patient safety and infection prevention practices.
• Manage the Infection Prevention Service’s daily operations, workforce planning, staff performance, development and resource allocation.
• Build effective stakeholder partnerships and coordinate responses to infection prevention incidents and priorities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Workforce planning

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Formation

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Postgraduate qualifications in infection prevention

Description du poste

Clinical Nurse Manager, Infection Prevention Service

Job Category -Management - Line - Clinical

• Lead and drive infection prevention practice in one of the largest Regional Health Services in Victoria
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight and great salary packaging benefits

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Manager provides organisation-wide leadership for infection prevention and control and is accountable for the clinical, operational and workforce performance of the Infection Prevention Service. The role provides expert advice, drives evidence-based practice and ensures infection prevention risks are identified, escalated and addressed in a timely and coordinated manner.

Key responsibilities

• Provide organisation-wide leadership and expert advice on infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, national standards and accreditation requirements.
• Lead clinical governance, risk management, audits and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen patient safety and infection prevention practices.
• Manage the Infection Prevention Service’s daily operations, workforce planning, staff performance, development and resource allocation.
• Build effective stakeholder partnerships and coordinate responses to infection prevention incidents, emerging risks and organisation-wide priorities.

What we’re looking for

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience in infection prevention and control or a related discipline.
• Substantial senior clinical experience in infection prevention and control within a complex health service, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation, evidence-based practice and NSQHS Standard 3.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including workforce planning, clinical governance, quality improvement, policy development and organisational change.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex incidents, assess risks and drive service improvement.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Christopher McCormickEmail: ***************@barwonhealth.org.auPhone: (03) 42156***

Internal applicants

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via theemployeelogin on the externalcareers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting maycommenceprior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.