Infection Control Officer Position

[Michael Wishart]

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Could I please request the below vacant position be disseminated via the AICAlist.

Thanks and regards
Megan on behalf of Uniting Church Homes Western Australia

Infection Control Officer – Balcatta Location
UCH is a recognised leader in the provision of quality aged care and retirement living services. Operating at 27 sites across metropolitan and country WA, we understand that people are the key to ensuring quality both in service delivery and in cultivating a positive work place culture.

We are currently seeking a Registered or Enrolled Nurse for this newly created role. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating and implementing a comprehensive organisation-wide infection control, prevention and surveillance program.

Key Responsibilities of this role:
In collaboration with the Manager, Care Systems establish, implement, maintain and evaluate an effective and appropriate infection control prevention and surveillance program across UCH
Chair the Infection Control Committee and liaise with and provide support, advice and direction to site Infection Control Link Persons.
Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures in relation to infection control and prevention
Through quality assurance processes assist Managers to meet all accreditation and legislative requirements in relation to infection control

Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with current APHRA registration (essential)
Graduate or Post-Graduate Qualifications in Infection Control would be highly regarded
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary evidence based practice in Infection Control
Experience working in an aged care environment
Demonstrated broad infection practical competence and experience
Experience in the implementation of continuous improvement activities

What’s on offer:
Salary Packaging available.
Working in a friendly and supportive environment.

For more information, please contact Michelle Green on +61 (08) 9240 0316. Applications close 1600 hours on Monday 16 April 2012
To apply, visit http://www.uchwa.com, download an application form, complete and forward with resume to: applications@uchwa.com or PO Box 810, BALCATTA, WA, 6914.

Megan Reilly RN BN Cert IV Assessment & Workplace Training MHlthSc (Inf Control) Immunise Cert RCNA CICP
Director
Hands-On Infection Control
PO Box 233 (Suite 1/46 Angove Street)
NORTH PERTH WA 6906
Tel: 61-8-9227 1132
Fax: 61-8-9227 1134
Mob: 0417 178 935
Email: megan@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
Website: http://www.handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au

Infection Prevention and Control The Responsibility is in Everyones Hands

Michael Wishart

Public Health Nurse,Communicable Disease Control
Logan & West Moreton PHU
Ph 34131200 Fax 34131221

To contact Nursing team:
LWM_PHN@health.qld.gov.au
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