Part-Time IPC Lead Nurse, Infection Prevention Expert

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is seeking a Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). The role oversees IPC across residential aged care, home care services, and retirement villages, driving outbreak preparedness and continuous improvement in resident safety.

You will leverage post-graduate IPC qualifications, senior nursing registration, and strong regulatory knowledge to mentor dispersed teams and ensure high‑quality care across the group.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Post-graduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and expert IPC guidance across residential aged care, home care, and retirement living.
• Coordinate site IPC leads, outbreak preparedness, and response activities.
• Lead IPC training and staff competency development to foster safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to advance safe prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship.

Skills

IPC knowledge

Nurse leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Post-Graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention & Control

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is seeking a Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). The role oversees IPC across residential aged care, home care services, and retirement villages, driving outbreak preparedness and continuous improvement in resident safety.

You will leverage post-graduate IPC qualifications, senior nursing registration, and strong regulatory knowledge to mentor dispersed teams and ensure high‑quality care across the group.