Job title: Nurse Manager – Infection Prevention
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Ongoing Full Time Role
Peter Mac has an exciting opportunity for an Infection Prevention Manager to join the team, leading the development, promotion and implementation of a best practice program to prevent and control risks for healthcare-associated infections in patients with cancer. This ongoing fulltime role will report to the Medical Director for Infection Prevention and have close collaborative working relationships with clinical departments across the organisation and relevant external organisations (e.g. Department of Health, VICNISS).
With a focus on optimal care for high-risk patients, the incumbent will hold in-depth knowledge of national and international infection prevention standards, be capable of implementing novel infection prevention initiatives, and have demonstrated leadership in response to emergent threats.
The successful applicant will hold extensive health service experience in managing infection prevention programs (>5 years), demonstrated capacity to lead and foster a team environment, relevant post-graduate qualifications in infection prevention, and a proven research record. Previous roles in service provision for immunocompromised populations will be of benefit.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
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Hiring Manager: A/Professor Leon Worth
Contact Number: 85597995
Email: leon.worth@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59PM 6 August 2024
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