Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Sunnybank Private Hospital Full time

**Infection Prevention and Control Manager - Permanent Full Time**

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care and drive best practice in Infection Prevention and Control.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic IPC manager to lead our Infection Prevention and Control program on a full-time basis.

Join a supportive, collaborative and passionate team who are focused on achieving the best patient outcomes.

The role of the IPC Manager is to develop, coordinate and oversee activities related to preventing and controlling infections at Sunnybank Private Hospital.

You will provide leadership and expert advice, effectively organising and overseeing IPC activities to ensure adherence to standards and promote a culture of safety and quality improvement.

The IPC Manager practices both independently and interdependently, assuming accountability and responsibility for IPAC data collection for assigned portfolios, under the leadership and support of the Director of Nursing.

The role will see you liaise broadly across the organisation with members of an expansive multidisciplinary team (Facilities, Environmental Services, Nursing, Medical, Allied Health) to achieve positive outcomes for patients, consumers and the workforce.

**Why Healthscope?**

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

**_ Come and be the difference in our patient's lives._**

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:
3-years of post-graduation clinical experience as a IPC manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant or Clinical Nurse in the speciality of Infection Prevention and Control

Extensive experience as an IPC nurse within acute hospitals, covering a variety of settings within the hospital environment

Demonstrated ability to negotiate, resolve conflict and handle sensitive and complex issues

Skills in relationship building, cooperation, conflict resolution, influencing others and facilitating open discussions

Ability to work within a self-directed and resourceful manner, whilst remaining within scope of service and scope of practice

Current nurse immunisation certification (or working towards)

Hand Hygiene Auditor with NHHI

**Inherent Requirements**

Current registration as Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control or Public Health (or working towards)

Current nurse immunisation certification (or working towards)

**Applications close**:10th January


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