St George Hospital - Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Infection Prevention and Control - Tem[...]

Job Description

Employment Type : Temporary Part Time Till June 2026 Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration : $57.11 - $58.99 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 22 Requisition ID : REQ560133 Applications Close Date : 23 March 2025 Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Infection Prevention and Control - Temporary Part Time - St George Hospital, Kogarah Monday to Sunday 0800-1630hrs Where you'll be working St George Hospital The Role The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’ . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The vision for nursing at St George Hospital is to provide meaning and purpose to plan for the future; have reference to an inspirational statement that is consistent with the purpose and values of nursing; and to inspire nurses and midwives to provide the highest quality healthcare to patients in any circumstance. The Vision Statement is: ‘Nurses and midwives at St George Hospital are always compassionate and competent in the delivery of excellent patient and family centred care.’ Eight core behaviours were identified as being integral to achieving the vision: team player; caring; respectful; honest; advocate; collaborative; considerate and accountable. Purpose The Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) works as part of the IPC service to provide a high level of coordination, supportive, educative and consultative service to staff, patients and visitors across St George Hospital in addition to liaison with internal and external stakeholders. The Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 – Infection Prevention and Control under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Consultant Infection Prevention and Control, is responsible for maintenance of the St George Hospital Infection prevention and control program. This position plays a role in maximising infection prevention and control operational effectiveness, ensuring legislative compliance and enhancing infection prevention and control best practice by: Conducting regular reviews of current practice and develop recommendations for improvement Assess, promote and contribute to the development of the Infection Prevention and Control Policy, Procedures and Outbreak Management Plans Participate in compliance audits and report on findings Contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control education programs Manage and respond to infection and infection related matters Participate in professional development relevant to Infection Prevention and Control Assistance to the Immunisation and Surveillance team in alignment with skill level and under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Consultant is also within the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 – Infection Prevention and Control Benefits: Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. For Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable. For Nurses – Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant. Minimum Requirements: Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA). Relevant Post graduate clinical qualifications and at least 3 years recent experience working in the acute clinical environment, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate. Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans. Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations. Demonstrated skills in the development & facilitation of staff, patient and carer education. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others. Detailed knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation and evidence of leadership in safety and quality innovation. Demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology. Demonstrated previous experience within an acute care facility. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Smithwick on Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants: An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support. Please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email should you require support. #J-18808-Ljbffr