Infection Control Coordinator - Hobart, Australia - Calvary

Calvary

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Hobart, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Key Co-working Infection Prevention and Control role within a small Quality and Risk Management team

Up to Full-time 36 hours per week

About the role

The Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator provides evidence based support and leadership in the provision of both safe patient care and work practice environments.

You'll provide daily, routine and project assessment, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on IPC risks and outcomes. Join the leadership team across both the Lenah Valley and St John's Hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, evaluate and report on key IPC activities to meet the requirements of local, state and national protocols, guidelines and the Quality & Safety Health Services Standards.

Undertake staff immunisation assessments, surveillance, investigations and process audits including regular reporting and feedback to staff.
Provide collaborative leadership and expert advice and liaison for patient management and organisational IPC risks, including outbreak and contact tracing events
Active engagement and representation with key stakeholders and networks regarding specialist advice, strategies and updates
What you bring
AHPRA Registration (required), Nurse Immuniser and/or Hand Hygiene auditor endorsements (desirable)
Excellent sills in problem-solving, communication, coordination and time management
High level computer skills including MS Office, recruitment and surveillance software, and hospital patient and pathology systems
Person centred approach to supporting staff patients and families in communication IPC risks and system features.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella