Infection Prevention And Control Coordinator

1 week ago

Australia Irt Full time

Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator

**About IRT**

Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We're one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We're proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

**About the Role**
As an **Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator **you will provide clinical expertise and mentoring to our care teams across the **Shoalhaven region**. Reporting to the Senior Clinical Manager, this role will lead the infection prevention and control activities for a team of dedicated Aged Care Employees.
We are looking to appoint interested an enthusiastic individuals to work in our Aged Care Centres **at IRT St Georges Basin and IRT Greenwell Gardens, Nowra: part-time role, minimum 16 hours per week. (Multiple site role)**

**Your work may include**:

- Conduct regular reviews of current practice and develop recommendations for improvement
- Assess, promote and contribute to the development of the Infection Prevention and Control Policy, Procedures and Outbreak Management Plans
- Participate in compliance audits and report on findings
- Contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control training programs
- Provide expert knowledge and guidance on Infection Prevention and Control, and the identification and management of diseases/complications in our Aged Care Centres
- Manage and respond to infection and infection related matters
- Work with the Clinical Nurse Educator to promote uptake and high standards of education, competency and orientation regarding infection control to all employees
- Extend Infection Prevention and Control information and education to our residents and their families
- Assist in the coordination of vaccination programs for our residents and employees
- Coordinate outbreaks including meetings, internal and external line listing and post outbreak debriefs

**To Be Successful You Will 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 & 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

**Benefits for You**
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Flexible working conditions
- Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Multiple career pathways
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

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