Clinical Nurse Consultant

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Work type: Permanent
Location: Springfield
Categories: CNC, All

Ready to make a meaningful impact in a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital? Join the team at Mater Hospital Springfield and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection Management to join us in a permanent, full-time role. Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. As Mater's first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state-of-the-art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With 174 public beds, ICU, maternity, emergency and surgical services, it's set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

CNCs practising at Mater Group practice within the relevant Standards for Nurses/Midwives as per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, as well as other legislation, standard and codes that can impact or inform the evidence-based practice of Nursing/Midwifery and are accountable for their own practice.

The Mater is committed to creating an organisational culture that values safety, identifies system vulnerabilities, and clearly integrates risk, quality and safety functions and activities. Within this broad context, and at the organisation level of clinical governance, the purpose of this position is to:

• Lead the effective utilisation of contemporary infection management practice throughout the organisation through the development and ongoing improvement of the infection management program
• Provide nursing leadership within a multi-disciplinary team to effectively guide Mater in meeting its infection management health service obligations including responsibilities associated with the organisation's immunisation and occupational exposure program
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to clinicians focused on the development of services and clinical practice for safe, high-quality, patient-centric healthcare

About you

To be successful in the role, you will possess Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a Bachelor of Nursing or Midwifery or equivalent qualification and an Infection Management qualification.

• Minimum of five years' experience in Infection Management or closely related field
• Masters level qualification in relevant Nursing/Midwifery clinical specialty, highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience with hospital and Infection Management information systems
• Hand Hygiene Australia Gold Standard Hand Hygiene Auditor (or working towards)
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities related to infection management including surveillance, investigation and management of staff and patient exposures to infectious diseases, outbreak management, auditing activities, and measurement of outcomes
• Competence in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare , education , fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Sunday, 28th September 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Advertised: 15 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time