Clinical Nurse Manager, Infection Prevention Service

- Lead and drive infection prevention practice in one of the largest Regional Health Services in Victoria
- Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
- Permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight and great salary packaging benefits

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Manager provides organisation-wide leadership for infection prevention and control and is accountable for the clinical, operational and workforce performance of the Infection Prevention Service. The role provides expert advice, drives evidence-based practice and ensures infection prevention risks are identified, escalated and addressed in a timely and coordinated manner.

Key responsibilities

- Provide organisation-wide leadership and expert advice on infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, national standards and accreditation requirements.
- Lead clinical governance, risk management, audits and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen patient safety and infection prevention practices.
- Manage the Infection Prevention Service’s daily operations, workforce planning, staff performance, development and resource allocation.
- Build effective stakeholder partnerships and coordinate responses to infection prevention incidents, emerging risks and organisation-wide priorities.

What we’re looking for

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience in infection prevention and control or a related discipline.
- Substantial senior clinical experience in infection prevention and control within a complex health service,



with solid knowledge of relevant legislation, evidence-based practice and NSQHS Standard 3.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including workforce planning, clinical governance, quality improvement, policy development and organisational change.
- Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex incidents, assess risks and drive service improvement.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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