IPAC Nurse (RN) — Safer Care Champion

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Service in Rockhampton, QLD. The role delivers holistic nursing care and supports infection prevention programs across hospitals, aged care facilities and community services.

The IPAC team focuses on surveillance, outbreak prevention, staff immunisation, respiratory protection, hand hygiene and education to safeguard patients, staff and the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and knowledge of clinical quality, patient safety and accreditation standards.
• Strong relationship-building skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with computer applications, reporting and information systems.
• Ability to support infection prevention and control programs, audits and education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, person-centred nursing care to patients, outpatients and staff within IPAC.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of CQHHS's Infection Control Management Plan, including respiratory protection.
• Contribute to accreditation, quality improvement and clinical safety activities; maintain infection prevention standards.
• Identify and manage infection control and workplace risks to protect patients, staff and the community.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Clinical quality & patient safety

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Reporting systems

IT applications

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Service in Rockhampton, QLD. The role delivers holistic nursing care and supports infection prevention programs across hospitals, aged care facilities and community services.

The IPAC team focuses on surveillance, outbreak prevention, staff immunisation, respiratory protection, hand hygiene and education to safeguard patients, staff and the community.