Clinical Nurse

Are you an excellent multi-tasker and a skilled nurse looking for your next career move? Peninsula Private Hospital is looking for a suitably qualified nurse to work in our facility in this dual role.

Position Responsibilities

The position is responsible for providing support for the Quality/Risk and Infection Control programs to compliment the strategic direction, daily operational processes and the continual achievement of accreditation for the hospital.

Reporting to the Quality, Risk and Infection Control Manager you will assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Quality and Infection Control procedures, practices and standards. You will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant committees to collect and collate data, key performance indicators (KPIs) and infection control clinical indicators. You will have sound knowledge of National Quality Safety Healthcare Standards (NSQHS) and ACHS Accreditation System and experience in supporting clinical teams to meet required standards. The position will also conduct clinical audits, monitoring and surveillance as required.

You will undertake direct patient care as required providing guidance and support to less experienced members of the nursing team. You will be a confident practitioner able to provide education and training to staff on relevant topics

Selection Criteria:

• Current Registration with AHPRA
• At least 5 years post graduate experience and/or qualifications in either Infection Control and/or Quality Management
• Experience in the Acute setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to a high standard of clinical and customer focused care
• High degree of computer literacy including MS office and various data bases
• Ability to work cohesively within a team environment
• Proven time management and prioritisation skills

Desirable Criteria:

• Immunisation certificate (or working towards)
• Auditing skills

About Us

With 70 inpatient Surgical, Medical and Rehabilitation beds, a rehabilitation gym and 3 operating theatres located on the idyllic Redcliffe Peninsula our facility averages 760 admissions per month. Specialties include orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology and internal medicine and the delivery of leading rehabilitation services and programs on the Brisbane Northside.

Peninsula Private Hospital has been providing care to our local community for over 40 years and continually embraces the highest quality of holistic patient care.

Peninsula Private Hospital is supported by a state executive team, our corporate services team and the Healthscope network.

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 39 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
• 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 Apply Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Leanna Matthews, Quality, Risk and Infection Control Manager, at

Applications Close: 30th September 2025

More Information Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.