Aged Care Infection Prevention Specialist

3 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia beBeeInfectionPrevention Full time $100,000 - $130,000

Role Summary

  • A senior nursing professional is required to lead the implementation of infection prevention and control protocols across all aged care centres in a designated region.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and outbreak management plans, ensuring alignment with legislation and best practice guidelines.
  • Provide clinical expertise and mentorship to staff, promoting a culture of excellence in infection prevention practices.
  • Conduct regular reviews of current practice, formulate improvement recommendations, and collaborate with local care management teams for implementation.
  • Access, promote, and contribute to the development of IPC policies, procedures, and Outbreak Management Plans, ensuring alignment with legislation and best practice guidelines.
  • Coordinate the management of infections and infection-related incidents in compliance with organisational and government standards, ensuring timely reporting and appropriate follow-up actions for both actual and near miss events.
Requirements
  • Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, preferably with substantial post-basic experience in Nursing.
  • Completed ICC training COVID-19 infection control online training modules.
  • Immunisation certificate.
  • All aged care modules.
  • Completed, or be enrolled in, a suitable IPC training course for completion as mandated.

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