Infection Prevention & Control Leader (Part-Time RN)

John Fawkner Hospital; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 72 000 - 96 000; Temps partiel

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Résumé du poste

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

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

IPC principles

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Auditing & reporting

Education & coaching

Accreditation support

Quality improvement

Communication

Influencing peers

Leadership

Formation

Postgraduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control

ACIPC credentialing or working towards

RN registration and ongoing professional development

Outils

Gold Standard Hand Hygiene Auditor qualification

Description du poste

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.