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About us:

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) operates as an individual statutory body, overseen by a local Hospital and Health Board. Our more than 2500 dedicated CQHHS staff diligently works to deliver patient-centred care daily in an environment that is safe and reliable. CQHHS is on a continuous quality quest and believes that our transformation will be achieved by investing in people. We support accredited university and TAFE career development pathways enabling our staff to achieve their full potential. We take pride in our role of training the future health workforce with opportunities for health professions across medical, nursing, allied and other support services. The challenge of transformational quests, cultural safety considerations and rural and remote requirements provide unique career and leadership development opportunities for our talented staff.

About the role:

The primary purpose of the position is to provide specialist advice and support Business Units across CQHHS on all aspects of infection prevention and control, including CQHHS Quality, Safety and Risk strategic priorities and The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS), Aged Care Standards, Disability Standards and other key standards.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Current nursing/midwifery registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Non-mandatory but desirable qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, post graduate studies relating to infection prevention and control or working towards, would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others; provides support; shares information and credit; considers the views of and involves colleagues in decision making; deals effectively with conflict; maintains effective working relationships with colleagues; mentors and provides leadership as appropriate.
• Proven ability to communicate relevant, prompt and accurate information; is approachable and resourceful in working with senior colleagues and peers; uses good judgement in prioritising courses of action, and is respectful to co-workers and customers.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical evidence-based skill and knowledge in Quality and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, service coordination and interdisciplinary care management, evidenced by feedback, recency of practice and achieved clinical competencies.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $66.85-$72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4D559857.

Applications close: Wednesday, 8 May 2024