Carinity
Clinical Nurse - Infection Control
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Make every day meaningful. Support someone’s independence and dignity at Carinity – Brownesholme.
Are you passionate about providing care for the elderly?
Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow
Permanent full-time position | Based in Highfields
About The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical Nurse – Infection Control to become part of our dedicated team.
The Clinical Nurse – Infection Control plays an important leadership role within our Residential Aged Care team. Working in an expanded Registered Nurse capacity, you will take on responsibilities including Infection Prevention Control Lead (IPC Lead) and Nurse Preceptor, while supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical care in line with Carinity policies and procedures.
You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience by mentoring and supporting staff, helping them feel confident and empowered to provide the best possible Residential Focused Care. You will also champion infection prevention and control initiatives, helping to create a safe, welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.
Based in Highfields, this role offers 76 hours per fortnight and is a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive aged care team. Availability is required Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM with flexibility to work weekends and be on-call at times.
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Your Day-to-day Will Involve
- Providing clinical leadership, advice, and guidance on infection prevention and control practices
- Leading infection prevention and control initiatives to support the safety of residents, staff, and visitors
- Monitoring, investigating, and responding to infection risks, incidents, and outbreaks
- Supporting the development, implementation, and review of infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Educating, mentoring, and supporting staff to promote best practice in infection prevention and control
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify and minimise infection risks and enhance resident care and safety
- Promoting compliance with infection prevention and control standards, guidelines, and organisational requirements
About You
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Post-graduate qualifications in infection control or willingness to obtain
- Strong clinical background including demonstrated experience in Aged Care
- Demonstrated mentoring skills with the ability to guide a care team in clinical best practice
- Knowledge of Aged Care documentation requirements and ACFI assessments
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Demonstrate flexibility to work morning, afternoon, and night shifts
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The Benefits Of Joining The Carinity Team
- Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
- Access to an employee assistance program
- At Carinity, we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
- On-going professional development and training
- Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day
How do I apply?
Click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Due to the inherent requirements of this role and legislative requirements under the Child Employment Act, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
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