Infection Prevention and Control Lead
As an Infection Prevention and Control professional, you will provide clinical expertise and guidance to our teams across the region.
* Conducting regular reviews of current practices and developing recommendations for improvement.
* Assessing, promoting, and contributing to the development of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures, and outbreak management plans.
* Participating in compliance audits and reporting on findings.
* Contributing to Infection Prevention and Control training programmes.
* Providing expert knowledge and guidance on infection prevention, control measures, and disease identification and management within our Aged Care Centres.
* Managing and responding to infection-related matters.
* Working with the Clinical Nurse Educator to promote high standards of education, competency, and orientation regarding infection control.
* Sharing Infection Prevention and Control information with residents and their families.
* Assisting with the coordination of vaccination programmes for residents and employees.
* Coordinating outbreak management, including meetings, internal and external line-listing, and post-outbreak debriefs.
This role requires a strong understanding of the principles of infection prevention & control and outbreak management.
You will be responsible for conducting regular reviews of current practices, developing recommendations for improvement, assessing, promoting, and contributing to the development of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures, and outbreak management plans.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in nursing, preferably with substantial post-basic experience.
They will also have completed ICC training COVID-19 infection control online training modules and be enrolled in a suitable IPC training course for completion as mandated.
Key skills include sound problem-solving, analytical, attention to detail and negotiation skills, high-level written (including report writing), verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Benefits include competitive pay, flexible working conditions, birthday leave, professional and career development opportunities, multiple career pathways, discounted gym memberships, free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program.