Clinical Nurse – Quality & Infection Prevention and Control

Permanent Full time

About Perth Eye Hospital

Located in the heart of West Perth, Perth Eye Hospital is a premier ophthalmic day hospital with over 30 years' experience in eye surgery. As part of Cura Day Hospitals Group, we are committed to high-quality patient care, continuous improvement and the ongoing development of our people.

Our specialist facility includes

- 3 modern operating theatres
- A team of 50+ VMOs and over 120 specialist nurses and staff
- A focus on anterior and posterior eye procedures
- A collaborative, professional and supportive workplace

About the Role We are seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse – Quality & Infection Prevention and Control to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

Working closely with and supporting the Director of Nursing, this role will have a key focus on clinical quality, governance and continuous improvement across the hospital. You will assist with quality activities, audits, accreditation readiness, incident and risk processes, policy and procedure review, and monitoring of improvement actions across the service.

The role will also act as a key infection prevention and control liaison, supporting the coordination and monitoring of infection prevention activities, staff education, surveillance and compliance with relevant standards and organisational requirements. You will work collaboratively with clinical teams, managers and relevant internal and external stakeholders to help ensure infection prevention practices remain embedded in day-to-day care.

Importantly, this is a collaborative and visible role. We are looking for someone who enjoys working alongside clinical teams,



building relationships and helping translate quality and governance requirements into practical improvements that make sense on the floor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Nurse with an interest in quality, governance and infection prevention who would like to further develop their experience in these areas while contributing to the ongoing improvement of a specialist day hospital.

Key Areas of Focus

- Clinical governance, quality and continuous improvement activities
- Accreditation preparation and ongoing compliance with the NSQHS Standards
- Clinical audits, monitoring and follow-up of improvement actions
- Incident, risk and trend review and associated quality activities
- Review and development of clinical policies, procedures and work practices
- Infection prevention and control liaison, surveillance and monitoring
- Supporting infection prevention education and good practice across clinical areas
- Working collaboratively with managers and clinical teams to identify opportunities for improvement and support sustainable change

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Bring

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Demonstrated clinical experience, with the confidence and capability to work at an advanced level
- An interest in, or experience with, clinical quality, governance, accreditation and/or infection prevention and control
- A sound understanding of the NSQHS Standards and their practical application within a healthcare environment
- Strong communication,



organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams
- A practical and improvement-focused approach, with the ability to follow actions through and support teams to translate requirements into everyday practice
- A team-focused, proactive and accountable approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting patients, colleagues and a positive workplace culture

Previous experience in a Clinical Nurse, quality, accreditation or infection prevention role would be highly regarded; however, we also welcome applications from experienced nurses looking to further develop their skills in these areas. Please note all applicants must currently possess the right to work in Australia.

Why Join Us

At Cura Day Hospitals Group, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. When you join us, you'll enjoy:

- Career growth and development in a specialist hospital
- Education and training opportunities to further develop your expertise
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness and wellbeing initiatives
- Salary packaging and staff discounts
- A friendly, supportive and patient-focused team environment

How to Apply If you are passionate about quality, enjoy working collaboratively with clinical teams and are looking to further develop your experience in clinical governance and infection prevention, we would love to hear from you.

Click the 'Apply for this job' button to submit your application.

For further information, please contact:Marian Dimaculangan – Director of Nursing [email protected]

(08) 9216 7900 9216 7900)

For more information about Perth Eye Hospital, please visit our website: http://www.curagroup.com.au/perth-eye-hospital

📌 Clinical Nurse - Quality & Infection Prevention and Control (West Perth)
🏢 Cura Day Hospitals Group
📍 West Perth