A rewarding nursing role that makes an impact! Are you ready for that next step? The Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Nurse Consultant is a clinical expert who is responsible for providing, developing and co-ordinating daily multi-disciplinary activities related to the control, prevention and monitoring of hospital acquired infections, the delivery of the WH Staff Immunisation Program, and provides expert and timely advice on issues related to infection control and prevention for patients, staff and caregivers.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will work within the Infection Prevention and Control team in the supervision, implementation and management of the specialist services and related strategic planning at Western Health.
As a member of a specialist team, the CNC will provide expert and evidence-based direction to ensure service standards and practices related to their area of expertise are maintained and improved across all services of Western Health.
As a member of the health care team, the CNC is at the forefront of the provision of high-quality nursing care to consumers on a day-to-day basis.
As a professional, the CNC is accountable for: The maintenance of their own clinical knowledge, further education and working within the confines of their specific scope of practice at all times, in accordance with the boundaries set by their experience and skill.Ensuring that they are registered to work as a Registered Nurse in Australia at all times whilst working as a nurse within Western Health and practice in alignment with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.The role of the CNC involves providing advice and support to a multidisciplinary team environment to ensure an efficient program which meets the growing needs of this area of healthcare, incorporating the following activities: consumer advocacy, collaborative consumer and unit management, research, supervision and mentorship/preceptorship, interaction/liaison with the multidisciplinary team, and accurate and timely documentation.
To be eligible to undertake this role, you will: Be an experienced senior nurse with comprehensive clinical and management capabilities.Be tertiary qualified with post graduate qualifications (in a relevant clinical specialty).Be willing to travel to all sites of Western Health to support the team across the organisation.Be committed to developing in a professional nursing leadership role.Be confident to negotiate, influence and oversee performance and drive improvement.Position Description Applications close at 11:59pm on 2 May 2025.
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