Registered Nurse (Infection Control and Officer)

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

Registered Nurse (Infection Control and Officer)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

Central Queensland Health's Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Service plays a vital role in keeping patients, staff and communities safe across the entire HHS. Working across hospitals, aged care facilities and community-based services, this multidisciplinary team helps prevent healthcare-associated infections, manage emerging risks and maintain high standards of clinical safety.

From infection surveillance and outbreak prevention to staff immunisation, respiratory protection, hand hygiene and education, the team provides practical expertise and guidance that supports safer healthcare every day.

About us:

Central Queensland Health's Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Service plays a vital role in keeping patients, staff and communities safe across the entire HHS. Working across hospitals, aged care facilities and community-based services, this multidisciplinary team helps prevent healthcare-associated infections, manage emerging risks and maintain high standards of clinical safety.

From infection surveillance and outbreak prevention to staff immunisation, respiratory protection, hand hygiene and education, the team provides practical expertise and guidance that supports safer healthcare every day.

About the role:

• Deliver holistic, person-centred and evidence-based nursing care to patients, outpatients and staff within the Infection Prevention and Control Service.
• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of CQHHS's Infection Control Management Plan, including the respiratory protection program.
• Contribute to accreditation, quality improvement and clinical safety activities, ensuring infection prevention standards, policies and procedures are maintained across the HHS.
• Identify, minimise and manage infection control and workplace risks to protect patients, staff, visitors and the wider community.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with knowledge of clinical quality, patient safety, risk management and relevant accreditation standards.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in contemporary computer applications, reporting and information systems.
• Ability to support the delivery and evaluation of infection prevention and control programs, including clinical and non-clinical audits, system reviews, education and staff training.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $139,890 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.79 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Monday, 16 November 2026

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