Infection Control Link Nurse - Part-Time IPC Leader

SA Health; Clare; Híbrido; AUD 93.000 - 117.000; A tiempo parcial

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12% Superannuation

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Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Infection prevention and control

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Educación

Registered Nurse (NMBA)

Postgraduate infection control qualification

Descripción del empleo

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.