Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection Prevention

ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.

With over 1,000 employees, we are the largest employer in the area and offer numerous opportunities for career growth. Join our team to experience a dynamic work environment with potential for advancement and professional development

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Registered Nurses who are passionate about Infection Prevention and looking to expand their career to join the Infection Prevention team at Echuca Regional Health.

Key responsibilities include:

Work collaboratively with the Infection Prevention and Control Manager to develop and implement Infection Prevention and Control Strategies

Assist with the staff immunisation program in collaboration with ERH Nurse Immuniser's, assist in the management of staff occupational exposure program

Work collaboratively with the IP & CM, staff, patients and consumers to improve standards of infection prevention practice.

Work collaboratively with Infection Prevention committee and ERH staff to attain National Standard accreditation

Actively participate in mandatory meetings as required and requested

Qualifications/experience required:

Current Registration with AHPRA

Minimum 3 years' experience in an acute care setting

Post graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control – or willing to obtain

Nurse Immuniser Course – or willing to obtain

Working for ERH

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

Flexible working arrangements

Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team

Staff health and wellbeing programs

Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career

An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family members

Free onsite parking

Free staff vaccinations

If you are passionate about healthcare and are excited to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you Applications close 11 September 2025. Apply today

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

How to Apply:

All applicants are to apply online via Seek.

Applications must include:

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Key Selection Criteria**

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ERH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

**This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.

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Echuca Regional Health services the Shire of Campaspe, which is located in Victoria's Loddon Mallee Region, 208km north of Melbourne. Townships and small settlements in Campaspe Shire include: Echuca, Kyabram, Rochester and Tongala amongst others. The estimated population is 36,814.

The Health Service, in its 140th year, has an operating budget of $98 million and a staff base of 1080 representing 625 equivalent full time staff. ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services.

Echuca Regional Health services the Shire of Campaspe, which is located in Victoria's Loddon Mallee Region, 208km north of Melbourne. Townships and small settlements in Campaspe Shire include: Echuca, Kyabram, Rochester and Tongala amongst others. The estimated population is 36,814.

The Health Service, in its 140th year, has an operating budget of $98 million and a staff base of 1080 representing 625 equivalent full time staff. ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services.

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