Registered Nurse Infection Prevention

Clinical Nurse Consultant – Infection Prevention & Control

Fixed Term Part Time - 24 hours per week (LSL Backfill)

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Join West Gippsland Healthcare Group

West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced and accredited Infection Prevention and Control team member for a short-term Long Service Leave (LSL) replacement. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of our residents, patients, clients, staff, volunteers and contractors through the delivery of high-quality services.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will play an important role in maintaining best-practice infection prevention and control standards while supporting our commitment to connected, person-centred care.

Position Details

• Clinical Nurse Consultant – Infection Prevention & Control
• Casual, short-term backfill opportunity (3 days)
• Based within the Infection Prevention and Control team

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Audit infection prevention lead criteria in aged care, acute, community and linen services settings.
• Deliver vaccination and immunisation services in accordance with current guidelines, organisational policies and legislative requirements.
• Provide education and advice regarding infection prevention.
• Support infection prevention and control initiatives across the organisation.
• Promote safe work practices and contribute to a culture of quality and safety.

Essential Criteria

• Post Graduate studies in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Hand Hygiene auditor
• Completion of an Accredited Immunisation Program recognised in Victoria
• Current nursing registration that enables you to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to confidentiality requirements.
• Responsible, professional and mature work attitude.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in infection prevention.
• Previous experience administering immunisations.
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control processes.
• Previous experience working within a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Experience with online data entry systems and electronic record management.

If you are a motivated nursing professional who values collaboration, excellence and making a positive impact on the health of our workforce and community, we encourage you to apply.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description.  Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Geraldine Freriks, Infection Prevention & Control Manager - geraldine.freriks@wghg.com.au.

Applications close: 23 July 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.