Infection Prevention Lead (IPCU) | Clinical Coordinator

Tasmania Government; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 116,000; Part time

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Job summary

Tasmania Government invites applications for a Nurse Manager in the Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU). This permanent part-time role leads IPC activities, manages risk, coordinates audits, and supports multidisciplinary teams in Tasmania's health system.

Based in Hobart, the position offers pro rata salary with strong professional development and employer benefits while contributing to patient safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Holds, or is working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Experience in infection prevention and control and healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead an infection prevention and control portfolio with risk assessment and data handling.
• Provide education sessions and act as a resource on infection prevention and control.
• Support quality improvement, audits, and performance management across teams.
• Offer specialist consultancy on infection prevention principles to stakeholders.
• Plan, monitor and manage portfolio performance and reporting.

Skills

Infection prevention

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Risk management

Audits

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Policy development

Education

NMBA Registered Nurse

Job description

Tasmania Government invites applications for a Nurse Manager in the Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU). This permanent part-time role leads IPC activities, manages risk, coordinates audits, and supports multidisciplinary teams in Tasmania's health system.

Based in Hobart, the position offers pro rata salary with strong professional development and employer benefits while contributing to patient safety and service excellence.