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    Clinical Nurse Consultant IPC - Parkville, Australia - The Royal Women's Hospital

    The Royal Women's Hospital
    The Royal Women's Hospital Parkville, Australia

    5 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    The Royal Women's Hospital is Australia's

    first and most respected tertiary hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

    About Infection Prevention and Control

    The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) service is responsible for collaborating with staff and patients to implement the Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard.

    About the role

    As a Clinical Nurse Consultant you will work within a multidisciplinary team focused on promoting evidence-based practices. You'll support the service by taking on a leadership role, working in collaboration with the Infectious Diseases (ID) team and will contribute to the professional development of other members of the IPC nursing team, acting as team leader when required.

    You'll play a key role supporting this unique patient population of patients, and will enjoy being part of a cohesive team within the dynamic environment that is the Women's.

    A regular day will see you:

  • Lead IPC education and support other IPC team members
  • Provide recommendations relating to IPC patient management, liaising with the ID team
  • Contribute to IPC auditing activities, education and document development
  • About you

    You will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

    You'll bring with you:

  • Registration as a Division 1 Nurse or Midwife with AHPRA
  • A Post Graduate certificate or higher in Infection Prevention and Control or equivalent in Public Health
  • Credentials as hand hygiene auditor
  • Current qualifications and accreditation in Victoria as a Nurse Immuniser
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in systems and processes aligned with Infection Prevention and Control services
  • Our benefits

    At the Women's you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

  • $11, in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
  • Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
  • Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
  • Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
  • Five weeks annual leave, monthly ADO's and additional purchased leave options
  • Inclusion and belonging

    The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

    Join us

    If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health. If you need assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.



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