Clinical Coordinator (533962)

• Coordinate and provide leadership for an infection prevention and control portfolio including risk assessment; data collection; evaluation of both quantitative and qualitative data; dissemination of results; and stakeholder engagement and support to implement best practice infection control guidelines.

• Provide leadership in the promotion of a learning environment in the multidisciplinary environment through the development and delivery of professional development and educational activities, including conducting education/in-service sessions for staff, and acting as a dedicated resource person for infection prevention and control matters providing professional and policy advice.

• Contribute to performance management, quality improvement and service delivery through coordinating quality improvement processes and provide high level support for other members of the healthcare workforce including nursing, medical and allied health to maintain skills in infection prevention and control and management of healthcare associated infections.

• Provide a specialist consultancy service to stakeholders, including nursing, medical and operational employees and managers regarding infection prevention and control principles and procedures.

• Plan, monitor and manage performance in areas of portfolio responsibility, including collaborating with the Nurse Manager - IPCU in the development and maintenance of audit tools, the maintenance of relevant data bases, the provision of reports, and identification and resolution of issues as they arise.

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Strong experience and specialist knowledge in infection prevention and control, including managing healthcare-associated infections.

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Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to educate and support multidisciplinary teams.

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Experience in risk management, audits, data analysis, quality improvement and developing clinical policies and guidelines.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

• Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

• Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Clinical Coordinator G5.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx