Wellington Closing date: 18 April 2024 Reference: 1083733 Apply NowWe are looking for someone who is passionate about Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) and looking for an opportunity. Does this sound like you?Our incumbent hospital IPC Nurse Lead is about to take a period of extended leave, so we are looking for someone interested in a 12-month fixed term opportunity. If you are looking for a new challenge, a job full of variety, and feel you are ready for that "next step" in your career, this might be it. While this position is advertised as 0.6FTE, we may have additional hours available in other areas of the hospital for the right candidate. Talk to us about what might work for you!The main responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):To develop and implement the hospital IPC programme and antimicrobial stewardship programme in alignment with the national IPC programmes and ensure risks of infection for patients, employees and visitors are minimised. You will also support, educate and advise on matters relating to IPC and ensure compliance with the Nga Paerewa standards. Perform surveillance activities and provide feedback on patient outcomes to the hospital IPC committee and specialists.This is a role that requires someone with an ability to work autonomously, is self-motivated, can prioritise, balance a dynamic workload, able to foster strong relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders, is detail focused, enjoys learning and has strong communication skills.Education and qualifications required:· Registered Nurse with IPC experience or previous involvement in an IPC Team· Preferably with Post Graduate papers in IPC related subject (Level 7) or Working towards Level 8/Masters) although not essential and will consider previous relevant experience· Broad clinical experience in a surgical setting· Proven written and verbal communication skills· Demonstrated ability to understand and implement contemporary IPC practices· Subsidised health insurance· Christmas and New Year breaks· Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP· Flexible working arrangements. Extra day of annual leave, Nurse's Appreciation Day· Free car parkingKo wai matou | Our Organisation: Southern Cross Healthcare is New Zealand's largest independent healthcare network; comprised of our wholly-owned and joint venture hospitals, specialist centres, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and workplace wellness providers across New Zealand.Each year the wider Southern Cross businesses support more than one million New Zealanders through medical care, healthcare and health and travel insurance.We are driven by our purpose to advance the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders, supported by our not-for-profit DNA that keeps this purpose at the forefront of our focus.Southern Cross Healthcare patients are supported by a team of over 3000 employees, passionate about making a difference to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders. They work alongside over 1200 medical specialists who are credentialled to provide services in our hospital facilities.Now is an exciting time to join Southern Cross Healthcare, as we pursue our vision to transform private healthcare to further improve the health of New Zealanders.Our purpose and vision are brought to life by a progressive, innovative and inclusive workplace culture. Care is at the heart of all we do. We are looking for high performing people who are eager to play their part in delivering to our purpose. In return for your extraordinary skills and the high degree of care you bring to everything you do, you will be joining an organisation in which you can truly make a difference.Make the change you have always been looking for and apply now.#J-18808-Ljbffr
