At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote and implement infection prevention strategies to enhance patient care.
- Company: Orbost Regional Health, committed to community health and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a team that values respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health while developing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with a Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Infection Control.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Orbost Regional Health is seeking applications from individuals to undertake the role of Infection Prevention and Control Consultant (IPCC). The IPCC is required to promote, implement and evaluate effective infection prevention and control services for Orbost Regional Health (ORH) based on National and State standards and regulations to enhance patient care and assist with good human resource management.
The IPCC will be directly responsible for ensuring wherever possible, that infections are prevented from occurring within the health service and the community and when this is not possible to manage further spread effectively. Reporting to VICNISS on a regular basis is essential to this role.
Successful applicants must possess:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Infection Control
Contact Kylie Foltin, Director Clinical and Aged Care Services on 51546629 for further information on this position.
Closing date for applications is: 27th February 2026.
Orbost Regional Health values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Community. ORH is an equal employment opportunity employer. We strive for an inclusive working environment for employees from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome applications from Aboriginal people, workers of all ages, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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