Part-Time Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

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Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

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Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step into the role of Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). This permanent part-time position (0.6 FTE, 3 days per week) spans residential aged care, home care and retirement villages, with multiple base locations including Melbourne.

You will provide clinical oversight, education and expert IPC guidance, lead outbreak preparedness, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with external

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and postgraduate IPC qualifications.
• Significant IPC experience in aged care, healthcare or community settings.
• Advanced knowledge of IPC principles, public health legislation and guidelines.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills with ability to prioritise.
• Ability to influence across geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and specialist IPC advice across residential aged care homes, home care and retirement villages.
• Lead outbreak preparedness and response, conduct investigations, drive learning.
• Utilise surveillance and IPC audits to analyse trends and implement improvements.
• Deliver training and develop resources and policies in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

AHPRA-Registered Nurse

IPC Post-graduate Qualification

IPC Expertise

Outbreak Response Experience

Education/Training Program Design

Influence Across Teams

Education

Post-Graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention & Control

Job description

St Vincent’s Health Australia Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step into the role of Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). This permanent part-time position (0.6 FTE, 3 days per week) spans residential aged care, home care and retirement villages, with multiple base locations including Melbourne.

You will provide clinical oversight, education and expert IPC guidance, lead outbreak preparedness, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with external