Registered Nurse Infection Prevention and Control Lead

  • North Shore
  • Opal Healthcare
At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do .  Opal HealthCare has 101 care communities and over 12,000 Team Members across Australia.  Bayview Treetops Care Community  is located in Sydney's Northern Beaches, just 1 hour from Sydney's CBD. Between the many beaches and Pittwater as your neighbours you will be able to enjoy that relaxing lifestyle you're looking for.  We work to provide opportunities for a rewarding and meaningful career, and we are always living and breathing our purpose to bring joy to those we care for. In joining Opal, you will have access to a range of benefits including: Base salary up to $95,000 (depending on experience level) + penalties + 11% super Career Progression and Development Pathways – internal leadership courses, as pathways to leadership and management roles across all of Opal! Ongoing growth and learning – gain access to the Opal Healthcare Academy! Opal Scholarships for further study – you could be offered a package valued at up to $15,000 over a period of 3 years to elevate your career! Employee Referral Program – earn bonuses for inviting your friends to work! 101 locations across Australia – if you need to relocate or wish to transfer between Care Communities for career progression, we can support you! Role responsibilities and requirements: Current Australian Registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA) Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification Must have completed specialist infection control training Observes, assesses and reports to the provider the IPC measures the care community has in place Helping to develop IPC procedures Providing advice in the home about IPC Key infection control contact for the aged care provider Deliver the highest quality of clinical care and holistic support to our residents. Provide clinical guidance and coordinate the care team Create and review care plans and escalate any issues of concern Develop and maintain positive resident/family and team relationships Please note all applicants must be willing to complete a pre-employment medical, police clearance and NDIS worker’s clearance.