Infection Control Nurse

Dhelkaya Health; Mildura; Sur place; AUD 52 000 - 62 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stress-free parking

Salary packaging

Onsite gym access

Health & wellbeing program

Staff events and social club

Home share option

Résumé du poste

Dhelkaya Health is seeking an Infection Control Nurse for ongoing part-time engagement (48 hours per fortnight). You will lead infection prevention initiatives, educate staff, and support immunisation programs and quality improvement activities across our regional campuses.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, with Post Exposure Counselling and Nurse Immunisation Certification or willingness to undertake. A supportive, inclusive workplace awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Post Exposure Counselling certification or willingness to undertake.
• Current Nurse Immunisation Certification or willingness to undertake.

Responsabilités

• Lead initiatives that promote a safe healthcare environment through infection prevention.
• Provide staff education on infection prevention and immunisation programs.
• Drive quality improvement activities related to infection control.

Connaissances

Post Exposure Counselling

Nurse Immunisation Certification

Infection control knowledge

Formation

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Description du poste

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.

Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.

Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.

We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.

Position Title: Infection Control Nurse

Classification: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

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

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

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Post Exposure Counselling certification or willingness to undertake
• Current Nurse Immunisation Certification or willingness to undertake

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 Passportmembership 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.

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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.

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.

For further information about this position, please contact Raquel Knights – Acting Executive Director Clinical & Aged Care Services on 03 5471 3***.

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