[Powell, Jodie]

Clinical Nurse/Occupational Health Coordinator

Mater Health Services requires an experienced Registered Nurse for the challenging role of Occupational Health Coordinator for our Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHAW) Unit. This full time role is available to commence from June 2014 for a 12 month period to cover a maternity leave absence.

Mater Health Services is a world-class group of 7 hospitals that provide health care services to more than 500,000 people each year. Currently staffed by more than 7,000 people, Mater hospitals offer compassionate service to the sick and needy, promote a holistic approach to health care in response to changing community needs and foster high standards in health-related education and research.

The SHAW Unit consists of a multi-disciplinary team who advise and consult on Safety, Health and Wellbeing related services for staff. As an Occupational Health Coordinator you will be required to develop, implement and coordinate immunisation and occupational health programs for the organisation.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

– Developing and coordinating immunisation programmes, including the provision and delivery of relevant education to staff in accordance with best practice standards

– Developing strong working relationships and engaging in appropriate communication with stakeholders

– Liaising with external facilities or services to ensure a best practice and evidence based approach is taken in relation to occupational health service provison and planning

– Development and implementation of efficicient and robust procedures for dealing with outbreaks and exposures across the organisation.

– Provide reporting and governance for occupational health programmes and outbreak management.

To be suitable for this role you must have:

– Current AHPRA nursing registration

– Considerable post-qualification experience as a Registered Nurse

– Immunisation endorsement

– Previous infection control experience

Those with post-graduate qualifications in infection prevention and control or public health will be highly regarded. As you will be liaising with leaders across the organisation, your strong oral and written communication skills will be critical to your successful application for this role.

Application closing date: Sunday 27 April 2014

Job Reference Number: 2206

For further information specific to the position, please contact Alison Dennis, Team Leader – Safety, Health and Wellbeing Unit on 07 3163 8993.

To apply for this role, please click here.

Applications must be submitted online and should include a CV and cover letter outlining your interest in this position, and the skills and experience you would bring to the role. If you experience any difficulties in submitting your application, please contact HR services on 07 3163 8511.

At Mater Health Services, we aim to provide our staff with the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere. For further information about our organisation and to view more jobs, please visit our website at http://www.mater.org.au

Jodie Powell

Infection Control & Prevention
Mater Health Services
Level 6, Corporate Services Building (CSB) || Raymond Tce ||
South Brisbane || Qld 4101
t: (07) 3163 5338 e: jodie.powell@mater.org.au m: 0401 226 608
f: (07) 3163 2176 w: http://www.mater.org.au

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Hi Nicola

I will send you a copy of our policy that we use at Mater

Thanks Jodie

Jodie Powell

Manager, Infection Control
Mater Health Services
Level 6, Corporate Services Building (OMMH) || Raymond Tce ||
South Brisbane || Qld 4101
t: (07) 3163 5338 e: jodie.powell@mater.org.au m: 0401 226 608
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Hi All,

Does anyone have guidelines or a policy they would like to share with me regarding assist/guide dogs in an acute hospital? Also is anyone aware of any discrimination legislation attached to the visits of these dogs in hospitals. Many thanks in advance for any assistance you may be able to offer me.

Kind Regards

Nicky Swindells CNC
Infection Control Coordinator/Wound Management
Mater Hospitals Central Queensland
Rockhampton Yeppoon Gladstone

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