• Part-time 30.4 hours per fortnight, ongoing position
• Culture that supports work-life balance
• Attractive salary packaging

ABOUT US

Sunraysia Community Health Service (SCHS) is a dynamic organisation promoting health, wellbeing and independence in a social model of health. The organisation is a source of primary and preventive care for our community members who are at risk of poor health outcomes, and experience acute health disparities. SCHS understands the influence of the Social Determinants of Health upon health inequities experienced by community members and work with consumers and community members, to structure their care around the context in which they live and work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

SCHS is seeking applications from suitably skilled, experienced and qualified health professionals for the role of Infection Prevention & Control Officer, a role crucial to the ongoing development of our organisation.  This is an exciting opportunity to join SCHS in a position that stimulates enquiry, reflection and the use of evidence in clinical practice to promote excellence in the delivery of high quality care.  The position is key to providing clinical and non-clinical personnel with the knowledge, skills and clinical expertise relevant to the speciality of infection prevention and control.  The Champion of Standard 3 National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, the IPCO oversees SCHS’ Infection Prevention & Control framework.

The successful applicant will meet the key selection criteria identified in the position description, and will have specific accountabilities which include (but are not limited to):

• Prevent, monitor and manage infection prevention and control issues across SCHS;
• Develop, implement, educate and evaluate effective infection prevention and control protocols and procedures.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Narelle South, Manager Quality & Safety on (03) 5022 5444 or email nsouth@schs.com.au

To apply, please forward your covering letter, CV, responses to Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional referees to careers@schs.com.au

Applications must be received by 8am Friday 1 July, 2022.

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COMPLIANCE

PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).

For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check, please click here.

Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.