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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 27304
Position Title Manager Infection Prevention and Control Unit
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Location Frankston Hospital
Advertisement text · Provide Strategic Direction and Lead Best Practice Initiatives
· Mornington Peninsula Location
· Permanent Position with Salary Packaging Benefits


Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing
Peninsula Health is seeking a Manager of Infection Prevention and Control to manage and develop the Infection Prevention and Control Program and Employee Immunisation Services across Peninsula Health.

The service will promote the vision and goals of Peninsula Health and the best practice ideals of infection prevention and control to the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure a high level of service is delivered at all times
• Provide strategic direction for the Infection Prevention and Control Unit based on the recommendations from the Department of Human Services state-wide Infection Control audit report including the development of an annual operations plan to be submitted for Infection Prevention Committee approval
• Manage the Infection Prevention and Control Unit team and service, and oversee the day to day management of infection prevention across the health service

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia - AHPRA registration with demonstrated level of experience or demonstrated Post Graduate experience
• Post Graduate qualifications relevant to Infection Prevention and Control
• Experience with Infection Control at a senior or manager level
• Accredited Nurse Immuniser
• Victorian DH HIV accredited counsellor

What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.


Selection Criteria Desirable: Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia - AHPRA registration with demonstrated level of experience or demonstrated Post Graduate experience
Desirable: Post Graduate qualifications relevant to Infection Prevention and Control
Desirable: Experience with Infection Control at a senior or manager level
Desirable: Post graduate qualifications in speciality areas (Peri-operative, Critical Care, Midwifery, Education)
Desirable: Accredited Nurse Immuniser
Desirable: Certificate 4 Workplace Training and Assessment or extensive education experience
Desirable: Project Management experience
Contact Person Trista King
Contact Number 97848575
Closing Date 17/01/2021
Position Description Manager IPAC PD.pdf