The Infection Prevention and Control Lead is responsible for the organisations infection prevention and control (IPC) program, which is designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our residents and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

Must Haves

• Registration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (AHPRA)
• Department of Health recognised Infection Prevention and Control training
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to use judgement and initiative when performing duties
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including team members, residents, clients, and persons responsible
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to utilise a range of software applications
• Proven ability to be adaptable to various competing demands
• Demonstrated competence in delivering services that ensures clients and residents are safe
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving with strong decision-making capability
• Commitment to and willingness to participate in continuing training and education related to your area
• Understanding of living and working within small regional community
• National Police Check
• Immunisation History Statement

What we would like you to have

• Relevant post graduate training or education in aged care or acute medical care
• Previous experience working as an Infection Prevention and Control Lead
• Experience in providing aged, general, and urgent nursing care
• Contemporary generalist nursing knowledge and experience
• NSW Driver's License
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role

Attributes you will need

• Strong organisational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Emotional maturity
• Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Forward looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity

Sounds fantastic! but what will you be doing?

• Providing clear communication and support to management, who retains overall responsibility for the IPC role
• Provide advice and oversight as part of the ongoing day to day operations. This includes the resident mix, staff mix, services offered and physical aspects of the facility
• Use your skills to lead the creation and updating of procedures including Outbreak Management Plans to reflect best practice and current legislative and regulatory requirements
• Have the capacity to monitor IPC practices within the facility to determine where shortfalls may exist and implement appropriate actions
• Use your ability and skills to provide reliable advice to both staff and management to ensure IPC responsibilities are upheld
• Develop systems for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, and visitors
• Assess the need for, develop, and present IPC education sessions as needed
• Keeping up to date with the current knowledge of Federal, State and Local restrictions
• Demonstrating a sound understanding of the Aged Quality Standards
• Participate in the continuous improvement activities

Who we are

Inasmuch Community Ltd is a modern, well established not-for-profit aged care facility located in the beautiful coastal village of Sussex Inlet on the NSW South Coast.

Our lovely facility consists of a 52-bed low care wing and a 30-bed high care wing. Our management & staff are committed to ensuring all our residents receive the highest standard of care with both medical & personal needs considered. Here at Inasmuch Community, we see our role as helping to make life a little easier with an emphasis on having a little fun along the way.

How to APPLY

Live it, love it, want it …. APPLY NOW if you think this is the position for you. Please forward a current resume and a covering letter detailing why you believe you should be considered for the role.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including Police Check and VEVO check of applicable.

All applicants MUST be an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Resident status or hold a valid work visa.

This position will close on 4th March 2025, don't delay apply today.