Infection control practitioner project officer position with Royal Flying Doctor Service Qld

[Michael Wishart]

[Posted on behalf of Karen Crocker, RFDS QLD – Moderator]

From: Croker, Karen [mailto:kcroker@rfdsqld.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 13 December 2012 11:46 AM
To: Michael Wishart
Subject: infection control practitioner project officer position with Royal Flying Doctor Service Qld

Hi Michael
Please assist me in advertising a temporary position that we have in the Royal Flying Doctor Service Qld for a Infection Control Practitioner Project Officer. This position is for full time for three months with the potential to extended. I have attached the position description [see below] and the contact person for enquiries would be myself. I was hoping that you would be able to distribute this through your AICALIST network. Closing date is 31st December 2012.
Thank you so very much
Karen

Karen Croker
Principal Clinical Governance Officer
RFDS Queensland Section
527 Gregory Terrace
Bowen Hills Qld 4006

T 07 3852 7520
F 07 3860 1122
M 0428 263 815
E kcroker@rfdsqld.com.au
> http://www.flyingdoctor.org.au

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Organisation Structure
Position Title Role Infection Control Practitioner Project Officer
Location Brisbane
Employment Type e Full Time (Temporary 3 months)
Reports to Principal Clinical Governance Officer

The RFDS Mission
Providing excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Australia.
Our Vision
By 2020 we will provide rural, remote and regional Queensland with equitable
access to comprehensive quality healthcare.
We will achieve this through
> Innovative services and methods of delivery which earn us a reputation for world
class quality, safety and efficiency.
> Continually developing our people within a culturally safe environment, so that their
satisfaction in their roles is only exceeded by the community respect they have as
RFDS employees.
> Being the leading health organisation governments and non-government
organisations rely on for the appropriate provision of comprehensive healthcare
services to rural, remote and regional Queensland.
Our Values
Care and Respect > For patients, employees, communities and cultures.
Reliable and Dependable > Giving our best and fulfilling our promises.
Safety and Quality > Continuous improvement through evidence based practices.
Socially and Ethically Responsible > In all that we do.
Collaboration > With teamwork, we can make an impact.
Innovation > Encouraged and celebrated.

Position Purpose
The role of Infection Control Practitioner Project Officer to provide Infection Control expertise and advise to RFDS (Queensland Section).
RFDS Behavioural Competencies
Interpersonal Relationships > Works effectively and co-operatively with other team members
> Consider impact of own actions on other team members
> Is committed to behaving in a manner that fosters a positive team approach
Analysis & Problem Solving > Breaks information into component parts, patterns and relationships
> Probes for further information or a greater understanding of a situation
> Uses logical and rational judgement and criteria
Communication > Confidently represents self and the RFDS
> Maintains professionalism in verbal, written, and electronic communication within and
> outside the RFDS
> Adjusts style to suit the person and the scenario
Forward Thinking & Planning > Anticipates relationships between current plans, tasks, situations and future events
> Manages time effectively
> Anticipates implications due to changed circumstances
Responsibility & Accountability > Ensures expected performance outcomes are achieved
> Demonstrates initiative
> Is accountable for their decisions and individual outcomes
Adaptability > Adopts a flexible approach to new or changing situations
> Welcomes suggestions for doing things differently
> Encourages others to embrace new ways of doing things
Decisiveness > Prepared to make decisions
> Commits to a definite course of action
> Decisions and actions taken are appropriate to the situation
Productivity > Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way
> Maintains quality at all times
> Uses assigned resources to achieve desired objectives

Responsibilities and Measures of Success in the Role
Key Result Areas
Responsibilities / Tasks Key Performance Indicators
Infection Control Management Program
> Develop Infection Control Management Plan for RFDS
Qld Oral Health Services
> Develop Infection Control Management Plan for RFDS
Qld Charleville General Practitioner Practice
Accreditation Standards
> Complete gap analysis of RFDS Qld infection control.
policies and procedures against National Safety and
Quality Health Service Standards.
> Develop prioritised action plan for RFDS Qld to meet the
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
for infection control.
> Update relevant RFDS Qld Infection Control Policies and
Procedures.
Quality and Compliance
> Ensures a safe working environment for all employees
by compliance with all relevant Occupational, Health,
Safety & Welfare and Equal Employment Opportunity
obligations.
> Contributes to business improvement/quality programs
and enterprise risk management activities.
> Complies with RFDS policies and procedures.
> Ensures conduct at all times is professional, reputable
and in accordance with philosophy and direction of the
RFDS.
> Compliance with all Occupational, Health, Safety &
Welfare and Equal Employment Opportunity
obligations.
> Knowledge, understanding and compliance with
RFDS policies and procedures, standard operating
procedures and protocols.
Working Relationships
Internal External
> General Manager Health Services;
> Deputy General Manager Health Services
> Principal Clinical Governance Officer
> Principal Medical Officer
> Principal Nursing Officer
> Regional Managers
> All RFDS Employees and Managers; and
> Other RFDS Sections.
> Relevant professional external associations; colleges.
Specific Skills / Requirements / Qualification / Qualities
Essential
> Registration with the APHRA and current practising certificate.
> Post graduate professional practice in the area of Infection control.
> Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external
stakeholders.
> Knowledge of the Australian Health Care Systems, including the Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulations 1996.
> Ability to work under pressure and handle large volumes of work.
> Flexible working hours (including work outside of core business hours).
Desirable
> Tertiary qualifications or post-registration qualifications in Infection Control.

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