Infection Protection and Cont

3 months ago

Brisbane, Australia UnitingCare Full time

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

An integral part of our big-hearted BlueCare team, as a Infection Protection and Cont you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.

What makes a difference for you?

With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queensland’s largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- 12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
- Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Your part in our Blue Care team

Reporting to the Senior Manager Quality & Compliance, the role will provide leadership and direction of care and clinical governance and quality improvement systems, to prevent, control and manage infections effectively when they occur, improve antimicrobial stewardship and support appropriate, safe and sustainable use of infection prevention and control resources in BlueCare.

This will be delivered through developing and promoting a culture of continuous improvement that aligns with the quality framework across BlueCare and ensures the provision of quality care, adherence with regulatory compliance requirements, reinforcing collaboration across all services and support functions.

What makes a difference for us?- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with current AHPRA Registration.- Tertiary qualifications in Nursing/Health discipline.- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role in the aged care or community sector.- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative frameworks and quality standards, including knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards, NCQSH standards and NDIS Practice Standards.- Completed _COVID-19 infection control online training modules, _as required by the Department of Health & Aged Care.- Demonstrated expert knowledge and/or clinical experience in IPC and quality systems in either the aged care, community care or health sectors.- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary care and clinical governance practices, and continuous quality improvement practices.- Demonstrated high level effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including advanced computer skills.- Ability to work autonomously while building strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too

Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Start making a difference today
- Diversity & Inclusion_
- Our approach is simple -everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position._
- Safe workplace_
- We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety._

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