Aged Care Infection Prevention Specialist

3 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia beBeeInfection Full time $100,000 - $120,000
Job Opportunity: Infection Prevention and Control Specialist

We are seeking an experienced infection prevention and control specialist to lead the implementation of IPC protocols across all Aged Care Centres within the region.

The ideal candidate will provide clinical expertise and mentoring to care teams, develop and maintain key partnerships with external stakeholders, and coordinate outbreaks, including outbreak meetings, internal and external line listing and post outbreak debriefs.

This is a challenging role that requires a sound understanding of infection prevention and control principles, as well as the ability to interpret and develop related policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing clinical expertise and mentoring to care teams to ensure adherence to IPC protocols.
  • Developing and maintaining key partnerships with external stakeholders to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Coordinating outbreaks, including outbreak meetings, internal and external line listing and post outbreak debriefs.
  • Actively participating in quality improvement activities and undertaking additional duties as assigned by the Head of Infection Prevention and Control.
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A 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, specifically Infection Control Training - COVID 19.
  • Immunisation certificate.
  • All aged care modules.
  • Completed or be enrolled in a suitable IPC training course for completion as mandated.
  • A sound understanding of the principles of infection prevention and control and outbreak management.
  • The ability to interpret Infection Control and Waste Management Standards and develop/ implement related policies and procedures.
  • Sound problem-solving, analytical, attention to detail, and negotiation skills.
  • High-level written (including report writing) and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skill.

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