Overview

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant A - B (ZF4 - ZJ4)

Location: Graham Street

About the Department

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPaC) Department manages the IPaC Program across Goulburn Valley Health Service, including healthcare facilities at Rushworth, Tatura, Euroa and Shepparton. The IPaC Program supports compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standard Three (Preventing and Controlling Healthcare Associated Infections), with key programs such as surveillance of healthcare associated and bloodstream infections, auditing and reporting, clinical product selection and trials, outbreak management, staff immunisation, furlough and fit testing.

IPaC Nurse Role

Under the supervision of the IPaC Consultant, the IPaC nurse participates in the delivery of the IPaC Program. The role rotates between portfolios to ensure IPaC nurses attain competence in all areas.

While previous IPaC specific experience is not essential, candidates must have a passion for the specialty of Infection Prevention and Control.

Responsibilities

- Participate in the delivery of the IPaC Program under supervision.
- Rotate between portfolios to attain competence in all IPaC areas.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Current registration with APHRA as a Registered Nurse.
- At least three years of general nursing experience in an acute care setting, with extensive clinical experience and knowledge of infection prevention and management practices.
- Completion of an IPaC postgraduate certificate, a relevant tertiary qualification, or agreement to complete the ACIPC Foundations of IPaC course within six months.
- Completion of a HESA accredited immunisation training course, or agreement to complete an immunisation course within three months of employment.
- Highly developed interpersonal,



complex problem solving, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships.
- Self motivated with the ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work autonomously within a small high performing team.
- Proficiency in a wide range of IT applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits and Working Environment

- Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships.
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Professional development and study leave to help reach learning and career goals.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts.
- Reward and recognition programme - monthly, bi monthly and annual.

Safety, Equality and Inclusion

GV Health is an equal prospect employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of its people. GV Health is also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment Requirements

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, valid visas and working rights in Australia, and immunisations as mandated by the Department of Health.

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