National Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Nurse Consultant – Opal Aged Care Sydney

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Hi Members – Please see below an opportunity for an IPC CNC.

Kind regards,

Sara Kirby

Australasian Office Manager

More details:
https://careers.opalagedcare.com.au/en/job/493037/national-infection-prevent
ion-control-clinical-nurse-consultant

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services and based at our Sydney CBD
Office, we are seeking an experienced Infection Prevention & Control
Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our Clinical Team. The key purpose of the
position is to provide clinical expertise and consultancy through advanced
clinical leadership relevant to the speciality of Infection Prevention and
Control.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant provides direct and indirect care as required;
working in collaboration with Opal Homes’ leadership at a local level (Care
Managers, Nurse Educators) and nationally with the Clinical Services and
Quality Team to support teams in the provision of safe quality healthcare
through exemplary clinical nursing standards of practice for the specialty
of Infection Prevention & Control.

The position is responsible for planning and delivering an effective
infection prevention and control service through the implementation of a
system-wide approach within a culture of improving performance, consistent
with the Opal’s values and goals. The Infection Prevention & Control
Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide leadership and be responsible for the
management of infection prevention and management services across Opal’s
Homes.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the
following:

*Tertiary qualification in nursing with current registration with
AHPRA.
*Post graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Management,
or gerontology, clinical management, or relevant clinical areas.
*At least 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in similar senior
clinical nurse leadership role in Health or Aged Care
*Extensive experience in infection prevention & control in acute,
sub-acute and/aged care sector
*Experience in evaluating workplace practices against accreditation
standards, quality systems, and organisational policies and procedures.
*Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to maximise
productive working relationships and effective change.
*A true passion for care, continuous quality improvement and the aged
care industry.

This position is being offered on a permanent part time basis, 38 hours a
fortnight based on a rotating cycle (Week 1: Three days, Week 2: Two days).
There is some flexibility on the preferred work days.

An ability to travel on a regular basis and at short notice is a requirement
of this position.

The successful candidate will be required to have a flu vaccination in
accordance with government directions before they commence employment in our
homes.
All applicants must be willing to obtain a police clearance certificate via
Opal’s police check system and undergo pre-employment medical. You may also
be required to attend a drug screen and complete psychometric testing.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our clinical services & quality team
and to make a key contribution to the care of our residents and the overall
success of Opal Aged Care.

For a full listing of all our current vacancies visit
https://www.opalagedcare.com.au/careers/current-vacancies/
To meet a few of our team and read about why they chose to work for Opal
Aged Care visit https://www.opalagedcare.com.au/about-us/meet-our-team/

Applications close: 31 Aug 2020 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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