Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator

John Fawkner Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Salary packaging

Job summary

John Fawkner Private Hospital invites an experienced Infection Prevention and Control professional to lead our hospital IPC program. You will work with executive leaders, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate infection prevention initiatives that support patient safety and accreditation success.

You will champion safety, quality and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with Australian standards, NSQHS and relevant guidelines within a private hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control principles, standards and guidelines
• Experience collecting, analysing and interpreting clinical data
• Policy development and quality improvement experience
• Experience facilitating education and supporting staff development
• Strong auditing, investigation and reporting skills
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication capabilities
• ACIPC credentialing or working towards credentialing
• Gold Standard Hand Hygiene Auditor qualification
• Experience managing risk registers, quality KPIs and improvement projects

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Monitor, analyse and report infection prevention data, clinical indicators and KPI performance
• Develop, review and implement infection prevention policies, procedures and best practice guidelines
• Coordinate outbreak prevention, preparedness and response activities
• Chair and support Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings
• Provide expert advice, education and coaching to clinical and non-clinical staff
• Support accreditation activities and ongoing compliance with NSQHS Standards and ACHS requirements
• Conduct audits, investigations and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate closely with medical specialists, nursing teams, allied health professionals and operational leaders
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement across the organisation

Skills

IPC principles

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Auditing & reporting

Education & coaching

Accreditation support

Quality improvement

Communication

Influencing peers

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control

ACIPC credentialing or working towards

RN registration and ongoing professional development

Tools

Gold Standard Hand Hygiene Auditor qualification

Job description

Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator

Are you a passionate Infection Prevention and Control professional already or Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to influence clinical excellence across a hospital environment? At John Fawkner Private Hospital, we are seeking an experienced Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Coordinator or Registered Nurse with an interest in this area to lead our infection prevention program and play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

This is a part-time (3 days a week) opportunity for a Registered Nurse who thrives on quality improvement, education, stakeholder engagement, and driving compliance with national standards.

About the Role

As the Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator, you will be the hospital's subject matter expert for infection prevention and control. Working closely with executive leaders, clinicians, managers, VMOs and multidisciplinary teams, you will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention initiatives that support outstanding patient outcomes and accreditation success.

You will champion a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with relevant Australian standards, legislation and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program.


• Monitor, analyse and report infection prevention data, clinical indicators and KPI performance.


• Develop, review and implement infection prevention policies, procedures and best practice guidelines.


• Coordinate outbreak prevention, preparedness and response activities.


• Chair and support Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings.


• Provide expert advice, education and coaching to clinical and non-clinical staff.


• Support accreditation activities and ongoing compliance with NSQHS Standards and ACHS requirements.


• Conduct audits, investigations and quality improvement initiatives.


• Collaborate closely with medical specialists, nursing teams, allied health professionals and operational leaders.


• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

About You

You are a proactive and influential healthcare professional who is passionate about patient safety and quality care. You possess excellent communication skills, strong clinical knowledge and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.


• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control principles, standards and guidelines.


• Experience collecting, analysing and interpreting clinical data.


• Policy development and quality improvement experience.


• Experience facilitating education and supporting staff development.


• Strong auditing, investigation and reporting skills.


• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication capabilities.


• Postgraduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control or completion of, or working towards, relevant IPC studies.


• Previous experience in a private hospital setting.


• Experience leading accreditation activities.


• ACIPC credentialing or working towards credentialing.


• Gold Standard Hand Hygiene Auditor qualification.


• Experience managing risk registers, quality KPIs and improvement projects.

About us

John Fawkner Private Hospital is a fully accredited 186-bed acute care facility providing a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, oncology and critical care services. Equipped with advanced medical, surgical and diagnostic technology, the hospital is focused on meeting the healthcare needs of patients in our local community and surrounding regions.

The Hospital has an established reputation as a leading healthcare provider, achieving recognition in many specialties throughout the years. Specialising in Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Oncology, the Hospital provides a comprehensive range of onsite medical and surgical services and delivering the highest standard in all areas of health care.

John Fawkner Private Hospital is the only private 24 hour Emergency Department and Critical Care unit in northwestern Melbourne and works with highly skilled visiting specialists who offer subspecialty expertise. The Hospital has a long-established tradition for providing quality healthcare to our local community, the veteran community and patients travelling from regional northwest Victoria.

Why Healthscope?
Join us at Healthscope and step into a vibrant Community of Care where your impact is felt every day! Our dedicated team members are the heartbeat of our organisation, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. Our sites are backed by a dynamic Support Office, empowering us to deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.

Here’s what we offer

• Flexibility: Work across one or multiple hospitals in our expansive network


• Perks: Discounted health insurance, gym memberships, salary packaging & more!


• Growth: Access continuous professional development and education to fuel your career journey

At Healthscope, we take pride in collaborating with talented, passionate, and compassionate individuals to ensure every patient experiences the highest quality care during their stay. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful!

Come and be the difference in our patients' lives!

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.