Clare Hospital and Kara House - Infection Control Link Nurse (Multiple positions)
Core
Provide expert infection prevention and control (IPC) services across health settings, including outbreak response, waste management, and policy implementation.
Role type
Infection Control Link Nurse
Builds
Safe care environments for consumers and staff across acute and aged care settings
Domain
Healthcare / Infection Prevention and Control
Required skills
Infection prevention and control expertise, Registered Nurse (RN) or Midwife (M2C), Clinical care delivery, Outbreak response, Policy implementation, Education and mentoring, Safety incident review
Preferred skills
Postgraduate studies in infection control, Creative clinical solutions, Software proficiency
Responsibilities
Support staff through education and mentoring, Review Safety Learning System (SLS) incidents for breaches and exposures, Deliver advanced nursing/midwifery care, Contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, clinical practice