Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Full Time Permanent Position (76hrs per f/n)
- Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 4B
- Located at The Alfred
- Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
About the Team
Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology Unit works directly with the Infectious Diseases Unit and Microbiology Department to provide a comprehensive Infection Prevention Program across the whole of Alfred Health. Offices are located within the Alfred Precinct, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals.
About the Role
The Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant (CNC) will work as member of the Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology Team to implement the Infection Prevention (IP) strategic priorities and provide advice and support to all consumers of the IP service. The IP Nurse Consultant while being able to work independently will do so under the guidance of the Senior CNCs and the direction of the IP Program Manager.
Duties
The Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant will work under the direction of the Infection Prevention Program Manager or delegate to achieve the required outcomes of the Infection Prevention Strategic plan. The CNC will be responsible for auditing and assessing compliance with best practice guidelines and sustaining outcomes of quality improvement projects over time. The CNC may be called to other roles within the team such as investigation of outbreaks of infectious diseases or the introduction of new or novel epidemiologically important micro-organisms, as directed by the Infection Prevention Program Manager.
Qualifications/Experiences
- Experience in Infection Prevention
- Infection Prevention and Control Post Graduate Qualifications or relevant post graduate experience/ qualification
- Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years clinical experience
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training or other relevant education qualification desirable
- Hand Hygiene compliance accredited auditor desirable or a willingness to work towards same
- Nurse Immuniser Qualification desirable
- Membership of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention is desirable
Benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.
Any queries please contact Stephanie Spilsbury, Senior Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant, on [email protected].
Applications closing 11pm AEST, Tuesday 10th September 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au