Part-Time Infection Prevention & Control Leader (RN)

Healthscope; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Salary packaging

Growth through continuous professional

Job summary

John Fawkner Private Hospital in Melbourne is seeking an Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator or an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for patient safety and quality. You will lead the IPC program, champion a safety culture and work with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and accreditation readiness.

The role emphasises quality improvement, data-driven decision making and active involvement in NSQHS standards compliance across the hospital.

Qualifications

• Australian work rights.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles, standards and NSQHS.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Infection prevention knowledge

Data analysis

Policy development

Education & staff development

Auditing & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

ACIPC credentialing (Desirable)

Job description

John Fawkner Private Hospital in Melbourne is seeking an Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator or an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for patient safety and quality. You will lead the IPC program, champion a safety culture and work with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and accreditation readiness.

The role emphasises quality improvement, data-driven decision making and active involvement in NSQHS standards compliance across the hospital.