Infection Prevention & Control Leader - Part-Time RN

Healthscope; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to work across multiple H

Discounted health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

John Fawkner Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator or Registered Nurse to lead our IPC program and drive patient safety and quality care. You will work with executive leaders and multidisciplinary teams to implement IPC initiatives, ensure NSQHS compliance and support accreditation.

The role is a part-time position (3 days/week) requiring strong data analysis, education and stakeholder engagement across the hospital.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in 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 staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Monitor, analyse and report IPC data and KPI performance.
• Develop, review and implement IPC policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate outbreak prevention, preparedness and response activities.
• Chair and support IPC Committee meetings.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Support accreditation activities and NSQHS/ACHS compliance.
• Conduct audits, investigations and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to promote safety and quality.

Skills

IPC knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education & coaching

Auditing & data analysis

Quality improvement

Education

Postgraduate IPC qualifications

ACIPC credentialing (or working towards)

Job description

John Fawkner Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator or Registered Nurse to lead our IPC program and drive patient safety and quality care. You will work with executive leaders and multidisciplinary teams to implement IPC initiatives, ensure NSQHS compliance and support accreditation.

The role is a part-time position (3 days/week) requiring strong data analysis, education and stakeholder engagement across the hospital.