Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infection Control
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their team in a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield.
The clinical nurse specialist provides advanced clinical expertise and leadership in infection prevention and control, supporting staff, patients, and visitors while assisting in the planning and delivery of the Mater South-East Queensland Infection Prevention and Control Program.
* Assist and support all members of the Infection Management team in the delivery of the program.
* Use computer programs including Microsoft Office, Infection Control software, and hospital patient and pathology management systems.
* Undertake risk assessments, surveillance, and compliance audits, including provision of feedback to staff.
* Assist in managing patients under transmission-based precautions across Mater SEQ facilities, including daily rounding.
* Acquire knowledge in bloodstream infections, surgical site infections, multi-resistant organisms, and become confident in performing healthcare-associated infection (HAI) investigations.
* Improve patient safety through strengthening the workforce and engaging in quality improvement activities.
To be successful for this position, you will possess:
* Proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse/Midwife.
* A current Australian Driver's license, travel to other Mater sites may be required.
* A post-graduate qualification in infection prevention and control or previous experience, highly desirable.
* High-level skills in problem-solving, communication, coordination, and time management.
* Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Mater offers generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits, access to industry-leading training and professional development, wellbeing support, and exclusive discounts on dining, retail, travel, accommodation, and more.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse/Midwife.
* A current Australian Driver's license.
* Post-graduate qualification in infection prevention and control or previous experience.
Benefits:
Mater offers generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits, access to industry-leading training and professional development, wellbeing support, and exclusive discounts on dining, retail, travel, accommodation, and more.
Quality Improvement Activities:
The clinical nurse specialist will engage in quality improvement activities to improve patient safety through strengthening the workforce.