YARRAM + DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE
Infection Control Nurse
About us
The Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) is based in Yarram, 220 kilometers south east of Melbourne on the South Gippsland Highway in rural Victoria. Yarram is 73 kilometers south west of Sale and 62 kilometers south east of Traralgon. We provide our community with acute inpatient services, dialysis, urgent care, aged care, respite care, primary health, community services and an integrated healthcare centre. Our consumers and community are at the core of every decision we make. YDHS wants to attract and retain the best staff to provide an exceptional service to our community. We promote and develop opportunities for people to contribute to and encourage innovation, leadership and collaboration. We are committed making YDHS a Centre of Excellence in everything we do.
What’s on offer
The Infection Control Nurse assists and promotes YDHS’ strategic directions by ensuring duties are performed within legislative compliance incorporating the organisation’s policies and procedures, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, and other standards or acts this role must operate within.
About you
- A relevant tertiary nursing qualification with current registration.
- Recognised Infection Control qualifications (i.e.
Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (or working towards)).
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of general, clinical and environmental microbiology.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of epidemiology, data collection and presentation of information.
- Demonstrated leadership and relevant organisational and administrative skills.
- An understanding of the principles of sterilisation, disinfection and sanitation within a
YDHS is responsible for employing and contracting to employees who meet stringent community and public sector expectations. Applicants shall be required to provide and maintain:
- An original National Police Record Check completed within the last twelve (12) months prior to commencement.
- An NDIS Workers Screening Check
- An employee Working with Children Check.
- Relevant skilled registrations.
- Complete a Pre-existing injury declaration form.
- Undergo any other relevant checks, education or licencing as directed at own cost.
What’s on offer
- Diverse service.
- Experienced and friendly team to offer support at all times.
- Access to continuing professional development to improve skills and knowledge.
- Beautiful location - Yarram is a major hub for surrounding areas.
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