Job Description
• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture offering a wide range of infection prevention and control activities• Brand new hospital opening in 2025• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations Who We Are and What We Stand ForPeninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values:
Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing The Infection Control Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) C works alongside other CNCs and staff in the Infection Prevention and Control Unit to deliver an effective organisational wide infection prevention program based on risk mitigation strategies. A core aspect of the role is liaising with key stakeholders and staff across the organisation to ensure safe, connected, personal and effective patient care to minimise healthcare associated infections.
What You NeedWe anticipate you will have:• 5 years Registered Nurse experience or qualifications• Recent Infection Control nursing experience in an acute care setting• Qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control or working towards• Nurse Immuniser qualifications
What NextIf you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional RequirementsPeninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.