About the role

The Infection Control and Surveillance nurse position is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse to join the GH Horsham Infection Prevention and Control team.You will be exposed to all aspects of infection control in a supportive environment and be mentored by experienced infection control consultants. Experience gained in this role will be of great advantage to your nursing career.

This position initially covers maternity leave however there is the potential to continue in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Surveillance and targeted surgical procedures
• Data collection, input and analysis to systems such as VICNISS and Chris21
• Participation in Risk management activities and promotions of safe effective work practices
• Support quality improvement and opportunities for driving innovation that support a safe workplace

Skills and experience

• Be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current Practicing Certificate
• Computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently and interdependently
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, clinical risk management and evidence based practice
• Holder of a current Victorian Drivers license

Desirable, but not essential:

• Hand hygiene auditor or willing to be trained as an auditor

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Staff rewards and recognition programs
• Professional development and education programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive orientation program
• Flexible rostering
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Christina Morvell, Infection Control Team Lead - Grampians Health Horsham on03 53819378 for a confidential discussion.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.