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An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse to join the Infection Management Services Team. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and motivated Clinical Nurse (CN) to our Infection Management Service (IMS) team. This is an exciting opportunity for a CN who is passionate about infection prevention and control, clinical excellence and healthcare innovation.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
* Conducting infection surveillance and managing disease transmission
* Enhancing workforce well-being through the prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases
* Support patient safety and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Temporary Part time position for 6 months
Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $ p.a., comprising salary rates: $ $58.30 p.h.employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NG temporary position available for six months, 64 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here:
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.
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