• Enjoy the flexibility of working from a home-based office
• Be part of a supportive and close-knit team
• Part time role (0.8 FTE)
• Excellent remuneration package including 6 weeks annual leave

About Us

HICMR (Healthcare Infection Control Management Resources) is an ISO certified company and the largest provider of IPC services in Australia. We employ an expert team of clinicians, providing a broad range of IPC management experience and are a leading developer of quality, innovative IPC risk management products and services, including the HICMR automated Reporting & Assessment Program (HARP) to assist in implementing a facility-wide IPC Program. We understand that our longstanding staff members are our greatest asset and provide extensive support, training and benefits.

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The Role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a qualified and experienced Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse with excellent collaboration skills. You will be a resource for our clients regarding IPC issues, coordinating the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the facility-wide HICMR IPC Management Program to ensure compliance with current standards and guidelines.

Working predominantly in the Private Healthcare Sector, including Surgical-Acute Medical, Mental Health, and Rehab Facilities, you will collaborate with the client-nominated management team and their IPC representatives, to provide expert support, advice and mentoring. This is a leadership role, designed to guide hospital staff with the implementation of risk management strategies to protect patients, staff and visitors, from acquiring a healthcare associated or occupational infection and to provide a healthy working environment for all staff.

About you

You will be client focussed and passionate about best practice in IPC. You'll have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and at least 5 years of post-registration experience in the IPC area. Your relevant qualifications, including IPC, Immunisation and Counselling Related to Occupational Exposures, coupled with a commitment to continuous professional development, give you a good understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector.

You will be servicing clients predominantly based in the Melbourne metro area and be looking for a role that will offer you the flexibility to manage your own timetable. You'll be a professional who is able to work autonomously, as well as within a team.

A National Police Check, Working with Children Certificate and current, driver's license is required, as is your own car and laptop.

What we offer

We offer the flexibility of working from home, a supportive team with ongoing training and the opportunity to manage a variety of clients in both a collaborative and educational role. An attractive remuneration package, including home office and car allowance is available.

 To apply for this job go to: http://hicmr.recruitmenthub.com.au/Current-Opportunities & enter ref code: 5373083. Applications close 04 March 2021