At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead infection prevention initiatives and educate teams to enhance patient safety.
- Company: Join the Department of Health, committed to compassionate healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, fitness access, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from all communities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with strong infection control knowledge and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 115813 - 115813 $ per year.
Lead infection prevention and control initiatives through expert advice, education, surveillance, risk management and quality improvement to enhance patient safety.
The Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU) is a dynamic team dedicated to protecting patients, staff and the community through excellence in infection prevention and control. The IPCU provides expert leadership in surveillance, outbreak management, education, quality improvement and patient safety for the RHH and Integrated Services. Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team committed to improving healthcare outcomes and making a meaningful difference every day.
The Role:
- Coordinate and provide leadership for an infection prevention and control portfolio including risk assessment; data collection; evaluation of both quantitative and qualitative data; dissemination of results; and stakeholder engagement and support to implement best practice infection control guidelines.
- Provide leadership in the promotion of a learning environment in the multidisciplinary environment through the development and delivery of professional development and educational activities, including conducting education/in-service sessions for staff, and acting as a dedicated resource person for infection prevention and control matters providing professional and policy advice.
- Contribute to performance management, quality improvement and service delivery through coordinating quality improvement processes and provide high level support for other members of the healthcare workforce including nursing, medical and allied health to maintain skills in infection prevention and control and management of healthcare associated infections.
- Provide a specialist consultancy service to stakeholders, including nursing, medical and operational employees and managers regarding infection prevention and control principles and procedures.
- Plan, monitor and manage performance in areas of portfolio responsibility, including collaborating with the Nurse Manager - IPCU in the development and maintenance of audit tools, the maintenance of relevant databases, the provision of reports, and identification and resolution of issues as they arise.
You will need:
- Strong experience and specialist knowledge in infection prevention and control, including managing healthcare-associated infections.
- Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to educate and support multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in risk management, audits, data analysis, quality improvement and developing clinical policies and guidelines.
Details of appointment:
- Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
- Salary range: $109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds, or working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification.
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
For more information:
- Name: Georgia Duncombe
- Position: Nurse Manager - Infection, Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU)
- Email address: georgia.johnson@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.
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