The Wesley Hospital is seeking the expertise of a Registered Nurse with qualifications and experience in Infection Prevention and Control 

Remuneration Value: $47.53 - $50.92 p/h (FTE $93, 919 - $100,618) + Super + NFP Salary Packaging + Shift Penalties + Allowances

 + Discounted Onsite Staff Parking 

For generations of Queenslanders, The Wesley Hospital has provided care through life’s journey — from birth into childhood, to adulthood and to end of life. As one of Australia’s iconic and largest private, not-for-profit hospitals, we’re proud of the valued role we play in the Queensland community. Here, more than 800 Visiting Medical Practitioners and 2,000 staff come together to provide care for our community.

Your Role:

You'll be required to have a demonstrated interest and sound clinical knowledge in the principles of Infection Prevention & Control, and knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Principal responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Attend chart reviews and enter Riskman reports for infection prevention & control surveillance.
• Conduct staff and patient education
• Assist with hand hygiene auditing.
• Audit compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Standards
• Data entry of staff health and immunizations
• Provide staff with vaccinations under the Staff health Protocol
• Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processes

You'll demonstrate: 

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• Post Graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control (or willingness to achieve same)
• Accreditation as hand hygiene auditor with the NHHI (or willingness to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years of recent and relevant Infection Prevention and Control experience.
• Well developed and demonstrated skills in:
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff, Doctors, consumers and carers

Ideally, the applicant will be required to demonstrate their ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment using a values based leadership framework.  This is a part-time position with the hours of work and level of position to be negotiated.

What we offer:

Together with Buderim Private Hospital, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and St Stephens Hospital, we are part of UnitingCare, the largest not-for-profit provider of healthcare and community services in the state, and home to over 17, 000 employees and 9, 000 volunteers.

Our mission is to improve the health of individuals and their families. We differentiate ourselves by living out our values to optimise patient care and experience through committed and inspired leadership and the dedication of our people. We believe in rewarding and recognising our people through:

• Flexible work-life balance opportunities, including family-friendly rostering
• Increase your take-home pay with Not-for-profit salary packaging options: allocate up to $15,900 of your pre-taxable income to everyday expenses
• Extensive career progression opportunities
• Additional paid parental leave, education leave & additional leave purchases
• One-on-one support from pastoral care team & employee assistance programs
• Access to Inspire portal – discounts on hundreds of retailers, travel & accommodation providers
• Hospital admissions discounts
• Discounted health insurance & gym memberships

Apply Now:

For further information, please contact Kathy Taylor on (07) 3232 7558 or via e-mail katherine.taylor@uchealth.com.au

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process.

Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at Uniting Care Queensland, all staff are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and Uniting Care's vaccination policy requirements, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. The successful applicant must be able to meet Uniting Care's mandate of receiving all recommended doses of approved Covid-19 vaccines (including boosters) approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the provision of Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment. 

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.