Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Nurse Permanent part-time position - 40 hours per fortnight State-of-the-art facilities based in Southport Close to public transport and local amenities Grow your career within infection control with GCPH About the opportunity Gold Coast Private Hospital is looking for an experienced and motivated Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Clinical Nurse to join our team and help drive best-practice infection prevention across our hospital. If you're passionate about patient safety, quality care, and leading positive change, this is the role for you. As the IPC Clinical Nurse, you will support the Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator to implement, monitor, and evaluate the hospital-wide IPC program. Your work will strengthen quality outcomes, accreditation readiness, and operational excellence across the facility. About us Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 339-bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport. With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology. Gold Coast Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare. Responsibilities Assist in delivering infection prevention and control procedures, standards, audits, and surveillance activities Support responses to infectious outbreaks and contribute to clinical indicator reporting Partner with leaders and staff across the hospital to maintain accreditation and compliance with National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards Provide education, training, and expert advice on infection prevention practices Contribute to policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management Build strong relationships with VMOs and staff to support consistent IPC practices and high-quality patient outcomes Promote the 'One Healthscope' culture through operational excellence and effective communication What you bring Experience and Skills Experience leading or contributing to quality, safety, or process improvement initiatives Strong skills in auditing, data collection, analysis, and report writing Ability to facilitate training and provide coaching or preceptorship Experience conducting root cause analysis or clinical incident reviews Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams Strong time management, prioritisation, and stakeholder relationship skills Experience working in a private hospital (desirable) Participation in accreditation processes Knowledge Understanding of Australian Standards for Infection Prevention & Control (Standard 3), ACHS/ISO accreditation systems, and relevant legislation Knowledge of sterilisation processes (CSD), AS/NZS 5369:2023, and privacy/confidentiality requirements Experience in surveillance monitoring, risk management, reporting, and staff health (vaccination/occupational exposures) Ability to educate clinicians, VMOs, and patients/carers on IPC practices Qualifications Mandatory: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) Minimum 3 years post-registration experience Immunisation certificate or working towards completion ACIPC Foundations Course or postgraduate IPC qualifications NHHI Hand Hygiene Auditor/Educator certification or working towards Experience in a quality or infection prevention role Who you are You're adaptable, consistent, transparent, and lead by example. You have high emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and a passion for creating a safe, high-quality healthcare environment. Healthscope, where career means more No matter where you are at in your career, at Healthscope you can choose your own adventure. We want to grow with you and have developed a range of innovative and diverse professional development opportunities and provide access to training over and above the basics. Why Healthscope? Join us at Healthscope and step into a vibrant Community of Care where your impact is felt every day Our dedicated team members are the heartbeat of our organisation, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. As Australia's only national private hospital operator, our 36 sites are backed by a dynamic Support Office, empowering us to deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve. Here’s what we offer Flexibility: Work across one or multiple hospitals in our expansive network Perks: Discounted health insurance, gym memberships, salary packaging & more Growth: Access continuous professional development and education to fuel your career journey At Healthscope, we take pride in collaborating with talented, passionate, and compassionate individuals to ensure every patient experiences the highest quality care during their stay. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful Come and be the difference in our patient's lives. To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ***********@healthscope.com.au If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope - Queensland - Nurses Enterprise Agreement " (salaries range between $54.91 and $58.75 per hour + superannuation) More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. #J-18808-Ljbffr