Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West
Reference: 9941
- Lead and drive infection prevention practice in one of the largest Regional Health Services in Victoria
- Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
- Permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight and great salary packaging benefits
About the role
The Clinical Nurse Manager provides organisation-wide leadership for infection prevention and control and is accountable for the clinical, operational and workforce performance of the Infection Prevention Service. The role provides expert advice, drives evidence-based practice and ensures infection prevention risks are identified, escalated and addressed in a timely and coordinated manner.
Key responsibilities
- Provide organisation-wide leadership and expert advice on infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, national standards and accreditation requirements.
- Lead clinical governance, risk management, audits and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen patient safety and infection prevention practices.
- Manage the Infection Prevention Service’s daily operations, workforce planning, staff performance, development and resource allocation.
- Build effective stakeholder partnerships and coordinate responses to infection prevention incidents, emerging risks and organisation-wide priorities.
What we’re looking for
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience in infection prevention and control or a related discipline.
- Substantial senior clinical experience in infection prevention and control within a complex health service, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation, evidence-based practice and NSQHS Standard 3.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including workforce planning, clinical governance, quality improvement, policy development and organisational change.
- Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex incidents, assess risks and drive service improvement.
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.