Your opportunity The purpose of the Clinical Nurse Infection Control is to work in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Infection Control to deliver an Infection Prevention and Control program to the South West Hospital and Health Service (SWHHS). The Clinical Nurse Infection Control is responsible for infectious disease surveillance, observational and documentation audits as well as infection control education in a variety of practice settings. The Clinical Nurse Infection Control must work within their scope of practice and function as a safe and competent practitioner. The successful applicant will be required to travel around the district to support all facilities on a regular basis. The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences. Roma is the largest town in the Maranoa Region servicing a catchment population of almost 14,000 and offers an array of city-like conveniences with friendly country hospitality. Roma's newly built hospital hosts an extensive list of services with state of the art facilities. A great place for families in a region traditionally rich with oil and gas and farming industries, Roma boasts an abundance of sports, recreation and schooling options. With annual events such as Easter in the Country and the Roma Races, Roma is fast becoming renowned for its enthusiasm in bringing world class Festivals and Events to the local area, showcasing their community spirit; the same community feel that makes Roma a career move you will wish you had made earlier. What we can do for you Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population. Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing / medical and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland. Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution! Join a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient services! * Work within a culture that leads and embraces change! Be a part of something bigger South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services. Take a look at what Roma has to offer! www.romaqueensland.com.au For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
