Infection Control Nurse (part time)

YDHS; Yarram; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse service

Experienced and friendly team

Continuing professional development

Beautiful location

Job summary

Yarram + District Health Service (YDHS) is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to lead and coordinate infection prevention activities in a rural Victoria setting. The role focuses on applying evidence-based practices to minimise infection risk and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Candidates should hold a tertiary nursing qualification with current registration and ideally a Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary nursing qualification with current registration.
• Recognised Infection Control qualifications (e.g. Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control or working towards).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of general, clinical and environmental microbiology.
• Understanding of the principles of epidemiology, data collection and presentation of information.
• Demonstrated leadership and organisational/administrative skills.
• Understanding of sterilisation, disinfection and sanitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist and promote YDHS’ strategic directions while ensuring duties are performed within legislative compliance, organisational policies and procedures, and relevant acts.
• Apply infection prevention and control practices to reduce risk and promote patient and staff safety.
• Demonstrate leadership and administrative capabilities in coordinating infection control activities.
• Maintain required checks and registrations as part of ongoing professional requirements.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control

Job description

YARRAM + DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE

Infection Control Nurse

About us

The Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) is based in Yarram, 220 kilometers south east of Melbourne on the South Gippsland Highway in rural Victoria. Yarram is 73 kilometers south west of Sale and 62 kilometers south east of Traralgon. We provide our community with acute inpatient services, dialysis, urgent care, aged care, respite care, primary health, community services and an integrated healthcare centre. Our consumers and community are at the core of every decision we make. YDHS wants to attract and retain the best staff to provide an exceptional service to our community. We promote and develop opportunities for people to contribute to and encourage innovation, leadership and collaboration. We are committed making YDHS a Centre of Excellence in everything we do.

What’s on offer

The Infection Control Nurse assists and promotes YDHS’ strategic directions by ensuring duties are performed within legislative compliance incorporating the organisation’s policies and procedures, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, and other standards or acts this role must operate within.

About you

• A relevant tertiary nursing qualification with current registration.
• Recognised Infection Control qualifications (i.e. Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (or working towards)).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of general, clinical and environmental microbiology.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of epidemiology, data collection and presentation of information.
• Demonstrated leadership and relevant organisational and administrative skills.
• An understanding of the principles of sterilisation, disinfection and sanitation within a

YDHS is responsible for employing and contracting to employees who meet stringent community and public sector expectations. Applicants shall be required to provide and maintain:

• An original National Police Record Check completed within the last twelve (12) months prior to commencement.
• An NDIS Workers Screening Check
• An employee Working with Children Check.
• Relevant professional registrations.
• Complete a Pre-existing injury declaration form.
• Undergo any other relevant checks, education or licencing as directed at own cost.

What’s on offer

• Diverse service.
• Experienced and friendly team to offer support at all times.
• Access to continuing professional development to improve skills and knowledge.
• Beautiful location - Yarram is a major hub for surrounding areas.