Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection Prevention & Control
A rewarding nursing role that makes an impact! Are you ready for that next step?
The Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Nurse Consultant is a clinical expert who is responsible for providing, developing and co-ordinating daily multi-disciplinary activities related to the control, prevention and monitoring of hospital acquired infections, the delivery of the WH Staff Immunisation Program, provides expert and timely advice on issues related to infection control and prevention for patients, staff and care givers.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will work within the Infection Prevention and Control team in the supervision, implementation and management of the specialist services and related strategic planning at Western Health.
As a member of a specialist team the CNC will provide expert and evidence-based direction to ensure service standards and practices related to their area of expertise are maintained and improved across all services of Western Health.
As a member of the health care team, the CNC is at the forefront of the provision of high-quality nursing care to consumers on a day-to-day basis.
As a professional, the CNC is accountable for:
- The maintenance of their own clinical knowledge, further education and working within the confines of their specific scope of practice at all times, in accordance with the boundaries set by their experience and skill.
- Ensuring that they are registered to work as a Registered Nurse in Australia at all times whilst working as a nurse within Western Health and practice in alignment with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
The role of the CNC is working and providing advice and support to a multidisciplinary team environment to ensure an efficient program which meets the growing needs of this area of healthcare, incorporates the following activities; consumer advocacy, collaborative consumer and unit management, research, supervision and mentorship/preceptorship, interaction/liaison with multidisciplinary team, accurate and timely documentation.
To be eligible to undertake this role, you will:
- Be an experienced senior nurse with comprehensive clinical and management capabilities
- Be tertiary qualified with post graduate qualifications (in a relevant clinical specialty)
- Be willing to travel to all sites of Western Health to support the team across the organisation
- Be committed to developing in a professional nursing leadership role
- Be confident to negotiate, influence and oversee performance and drive improvement
Applications close at 11:59pm on 2 May 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.