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Senior Infection Control Team Leader

VICNISS Coordinating Centre

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full time, ongoing position.
• Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in infection control.
• Join the VICNISS Coordinating Centre, a leader in the surveillance of healthcare associated infections.

About the team:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.

The VICNISS Coordinating Centre is an independent centre fully funded by the Department of Human Services, Victoria to coordinate surveillance of healthcare associated infections in Victoria. The centre is recognised as a leader in the surveillance of healthcare associated infections and consists of a multidisciplinary team including infectious disease physicians, infection control nurses along with epidemiology/ biostatistics and information technology staff.

Your new role:

• Lead & implement Infection Control Standards & specific best practice standards in area of Clinical Practise.
• Provide support and education to team members, mentors overseeing inexperienced team members, and drives a culture of professional development within all levels of unit.
• Project management and team leadership.
• Attend meetings, committees, conferences and courses beneficial to the functions of the Coordinating Centre.

About you:

• A Registered Nurse.
• You will be a senior infection control consultant with at least 5 years’ experience in an acute hospital.
• You will have experience as a team leader.
• You will have experience in establishment of HAI surveillance programs.
• You have excellent communication and organisational skills and the capacity to work effectively as a member of a team.
• You have experience in report writing and experience or a demonstrated interest in research.

Benefits of working at the RMH:

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs for full time employees.
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport.
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
• RMH prides ourselves on our Speaking Up for Safety Culture and our values - People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together!

To view a copy of the Position Description, please click here.

Interested?

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us. Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Working With Children Check.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.