Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Reference Number: 2721   

Job Title: Infection Prevention and Control Nurse 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time                                                             

Hours per Fortnight: 64 

Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant A - B (ZF4 - ZJ4) 

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 08/07/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Pamela Boon on pamela.boon@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Our region:

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About the Department: 

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPaC) Department manages the IPaC Program across Goulburn Valley Health Service including healthcare facilities at Rushworth, Tatura, Euroa and Shepparton. The IPaC Program supports compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standard Three (Preventing and Controlling Healthcare Associated Infections) with key programs including: surveillance of healthcare associated and blood stream infections, auditing and reporting, clinical product selection and trials, outbreak management, staff immunisation, furlough and fit testing.

About the IPaC Nurse role:

Under the supervision of the IPaC Consultant, the IPaC nurse is required to participate in the delivery of the IPaC Program. The IPaC nurse role consists of portfolios that rotate between IPaC Nurses, this ensures IPaC Nurses attain knowledge and competence in all areas.

Previous experience working in an IPaC specific role is not essential. However, candidates must have a passion for the specialty of Infection Prevention and Control.

The successful candidate will have:

• Current registration with the APHRA as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of three years general nursing experience in an acute care setting, and demonstrated extensive clinical experience and knowledge of infection prevention and management practices 
• Completion of an IPaC postgraduate certificate OR relevant tertiary qualification OR agree to complete the ACIPC Foundations of IPaC course within six months.
• Completion of a HESA accredited immunisation training course and possess recent immunisation experience OR agree to complete immunisation course within three months of employment.
• Highly developed; interpersonal, complex problem solving, written and verbal communication skills including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work autonomously within a small high performing team.
• Demonstrated ability to use a wide range of IT applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.