Clinical Nurse - Infection Control

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Make every day meaningful. Support someone’s independence and dignity at Carinity – Brownesholme.

Are you passionate about providing care for the elderly?
Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow
Permanent full-time position | Based in Highfields

About The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical Nurse – Infection Control to become part of our dedicated team.

The Clinical Nurse – Infection Control plays an important leadership role within our Residential Aged Care team. Working in an expanded Registered Nurse capacity, you will take on responsibilities including Infection Prevention Control Lead (IPC Lead) and Nurse Preceptor, while supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical care in line with Carinity policies and procedures.

You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience by mentoring and supporting staff, helping them feel confident and empowered to provide the best possible Residential Focused Care. You will also champion infection prevention and control initiatives, helping to create a safe, welcoming environment for our residents, staff and visitors.

Based in Highfields, this role offers 76 hours per fortnight and is a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive aged care team. Availability is required Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM with flexibility to work weekends and be on-call at times.

Your Day-to-day Will Involve

Providing clinical leadership, advice, and guidance on infection prevention and control practices
Leading infection prevention and control initiatives to support the safety of residents, staff, and visitors
Monitoring, investigating, and responding to infection risks, incidents, and outbreaks
Supporting the development, implementation and review of infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Educating, mentoring, and supporting staff to promote best practice in infection prevention and control
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify and minimise infection risks and enhance resident care and safety
Promoting compliance with infection prevention and control standards, guidelines and organisational requirements

About You

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Post graduate qualifications in infection control or willingness to obtain
Strong clinical background including demonstrated experience in Aged Care
Demonstrated mentoring skills with the ability to guide a care team in clinical best practice
Knowledge of Aged Care documentation requirements and ACFI assessments
Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Demonstrate flexibility to work morning, afternoon, and night shifts

The Benefits Of Joining The Carinity Team

Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
Access to an employee assistance program
At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
On-going professional development and training
Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.