About us:
Infection Control practitioners coordinate activities designed to prevent, monitor and manage healthcare associated infections and is therefore an integral component of the contemporary healthcare system. Essential to the success of these activities is the recognition by all healthcare workers that effective infection prevention, surveillance and control requires a multidisciplinary approach and commitment.
Rockhampton: Rockhampton Region

About the role:
The activities required of roles at this level are predominantly clinical in nature, but also provide support to a Practice Leader - Infection Control in management activities and in advocating for and providing advice to the business units across CQHHS on contemporary infection control practices to meet the business unit's strategic and operational objectives, CQHHS Quality, Safety and Risk strategic priorities and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) National Standards.

About you:
Mandatory qualification/s: Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: Relevant post graduate qualification is highly desirable.

• Ability to guide and motivate to deliver results, assist to build teams, and encourage initiative and responsibility.
• Ability to work autonomously within a quality, safety and risk framework, and undertake preventative and management strategies to minimise or prevent clinical risk as it relates to infection control and application of relevant standards.

What we offer:Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $10,992 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities - Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and 'How you will be Assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4J599445.
Applications close: Wednesday, 6 November 2024.
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