Infection Prevention and Control Manager - Perth, Australia - The Mount Private Hospital

The Mount Private Hospital

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Perth, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL MANAGER

_The Mount Hospital_ Officer
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_Full time role -38 hours a week Monday

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Fixed-term employment contract

12 months:

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_Busy, varied role _:

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_Great team environment_
Are you excited to take the next step in your career? Are you passionate, committed and dedicated to continuous improvement? Then we would like to hear from you

_About us - Mount Hospital_

Mount Hospital is part of the Healthscope group, which is one of the country's leading providers of private health care, dedicated to delivering excellence in healthcare in a supportive environment.

Our Operating Suite consists of 10 Theatres covering a range of specialities, including Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, General, Bariatric, Vascular, Breast and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

We are also home to the only private Hybrid Operating Theatre in Western Australia.

_About the role:
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The Infection Control Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, education and evaluation of effective Infection Control standards for the entire hospital whilst providing leadership, support and training to the wider team.

As the Infection Prevention and Control Manager your responsibilities will include:

Have overall responsibility and take a leadership role for Infection Prevention & Control practices and strategies
Have a good understanding of Infection Prevention & Control practices, implementing risk management strategies to protect patients, staff and visitors, from acquiring a healthcare associated infection and provide a healthy working environment for all staff
Ensuring the hospital operates in accordance with applicable standards and complies with regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as striving for continuous improvement.

Essential Criteria:

Current authority to practice as a registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Relevant health professional qualification and experience, demonstrating a high level of clinical nursing knowledge, clinical experience and skill in acute care nursing
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in an infection control position in a hospital environment
Exercises professional knowledge in providing complex care and ability to function in a multidisciplinary team
Highly developed interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead, develop and implement strategy programs for the hospital
Demonstrated experience in ensuring the hospital operates in accordance with applicable standards and complies with regulatory and accreditation requirements

Applications close:21st April 2023