Description:
Permanent full time opportunity to provide advanced clinical expertise and care relevant to the infection prevention and control.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 7 Workplace Location Brisbane - North Job ad reference QLD/RBH636982 Closing date 27-May-2025 Yearly salary $132562 - $143924 Job duration Refer to role description Contact person Denise Francis-King Contact details (07) 3646 4095Access the National Relay Service
About the role
Permanent full time opportunity to provide advanced clinical expertise and care relevant to the infection prevention and control. This role has a key role in the development and monitoring of RBWH Infection Control Management Plan and acts as the secretariat for Strategic Infection Control Committee.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge, experience and clinical skills in infection monitoring and prevention.
- Responsible for the professional development of self and others utilising contemporary practice in the delivery of improved standards of care.
- Participate in innovation and change to develop responses to address emerging service needs in relation to infection monitoring and prevention.
- Practice collaboratively within the interprofessional health care team to promote the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .