Infection Control Nurse

Dhelkaya Health; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Salary packaging

Onsite gym

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Dhelkaya Health Social Club

Home share info

Job summary

Dhelkaya Health in regional Victoria is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to lead infection prevention initiatives across our facility, protect patients, residents, staff and visitors.

You will drive staff education, coordinate immunisation programs and contribute to quality improvement activities, with a focus on maintaining a safe healthcare environment. This ongoing part-time role offers flexible arrangements and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Post Exposure Counselling certification or willingness to undertake.
• Current Nurse Immunisation Certification or willingness to undertake.
• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention initiatives to protect patients, staff and visitors.
• Deliver staff education on infection control practices.
• Coordinate immunisation programs for patients and staff.
• Drive quality improvement activities related to infection control.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Post Exposure Counselling certification

Current Nurse Immunisation Certification

Postgraduate qualification in Infection Control

Job description

Position Title

Infection Control Nurse

Salary per hour

Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Employment Type

Ongoing part-time 48 hours per fortnight

Award

Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028

Role description

Join Dhelkaya Health and play a vital role in protecting the health and wellbeing of our patients, residents, staff, and visitors. As our Infection Control Nurse, you will lead initiatives that promote a safe healthcare environment through infection prevention, staff education, immunisation programs, and quality improvement activities.

About you

Essential:

• * Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Desirable:

• * Post Exposure Counselling certification or willingness to undertake
• * Current Nurse Immunisation Certification or willingness to undertake
• * Postgraduate qualification in Infection Control

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy. From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together.

At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You’ll also benefit from:

• * Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
• * Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
• * Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• * Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• * Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• * Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information. https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

Pre-employment checks and policy

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.

Purpose and inclusion

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

Contact

For further information about this position, please contact Raquel Knights – Acting Executive Director Clinical & Aged Care Services on 03 5471 3498.

Applications close

Applications close 1st November 2026

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