Infection Control Coordinator

**Infection Control Clinical Nurse**

**_ Part Time 48 hours/fortnight)_**
- **Part-time role with Global Health Care Company.**:

- **A great work culture and a friendly and supportive team.**:

- **Excellent career growth opportunities.**

**About the Role**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse to step into the role of Infection Control Clinical Nurse at Noosa Hospital.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the successful applicant is responsible for maintaining the infection prevention and control programs to ensure safety and quality with the hospital. This position is a role model and acts as a resource for all clinical and non-clinical departments in all areas related to the prevention and management of risks associated with infection control.

**About You**

You will have a strong commitment to customer service, display professional communication and interpersonal skills and also meet the following essential criteria:

- Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse
- Previous experience within Infection Control or an active desire to enhance and develop Infection Control skills.
- High level critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- The ability to successfully work as a team member and independently when required
- Excellent computer skills using the MS office suite of programs
- Demonstrate ability to work as a motivated, enthusiastic and positive role model for all clinical and non-clinical disciplines and services within the hospital environment
- Excellent work ethic and time management skills accepting responsibility to implement and maintain Infection Control programs ensuring safety and quality within the facility, in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services
- Support developmental growth of nominated staff in Infection Control roles
- Obtain a Hand Hygiene Auditor Certificate

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**The Hospital**

Noosa Hospital is an acute care facility with a reputation for providing high quality and compassionate health care services to the Sunshine Coast community. The Hospital is located just minutes from the heart of Noosa and caters for both public and private patients. The hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites.

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

**To Apply**

**For enquiries, please contact**:
Kara Richards, Acting Director of Clinical Services