Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
Infection Control Clinical Nurse
Level 2 Registered Nurse 0.6 FTE
* We are looking for an experienced and motivated Infection Control Health Professional
* Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers
* Permanent Part time position – flexible hours available
* Excellent salary packaging options available
About the role
The Infection Control Clinical Nurse is responsible for the implementation of infection control and prevention strategies in alignment with best practice. The role will promote and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and legislation. Surveillance of patients, staff and monitoring of antimicrobial stewardship is an integral component of the role. Willingness to participate in committee involvement and policy development is essential.
* Practice in accordance with Calvary and relevant Government Health policies and procedures, the position description, Code of Conduct and industrial agreements.
* Support Infection Control Coordinator to monitor and manage critical incidents and sentinel events
* Detect, record and report nosocomial infections on a systematic monthly basis.
* Analyse data to determine the significance of epidemiological variations in the rates of infections and the occurrence of infection outbreaks.
* Assist in the conduction of investigations into and managing interventions in the event of increased infection rates and outbreaks as appropriate.
* Act as a resource person for all areas to identify and resolve Infection Control problems and demonstrate the rationale and application of Infection Control Protocols and Procedures in conjunction with the Infection Control Coordinator.
What you bring
* Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA
* Postgraduate qualification in Infection Control or similar
* Recent experience as an Infection Control Nurse is desirable
* Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills
* The ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
* A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/
How to join the team
To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an application via Calvary Careers to: Trudy Armstrong, Director of Clinical Services at Trudy.Armstrong@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
* NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
* Paid parental leave
* Training, development pathways and career opportunities
* Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
* As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
* You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella