Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator – Healthcare

Perth, WA

Location: Perth, WA
Job Type: Registered Nurse
Salary: $141,735.91 per annum + up to $15,900 tax-free salary packaging for mortgage and rent and entertainment card.

About the Company

This Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare by putting patients at the centre of everything it does. Guided by values of teamwork, respect, integrity, compassion, excellence and professionalism, Bethesda strives to provide outstanding clinical care while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.

We are seeking an experienced Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator to join the Clinical Services team at in Perth.

This is an opportunity for a Registered Nurse with infection prevention and control expertise to make a tangible difference to patient safety, clinical quality and workplace health by supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the hospital’s infection prevention and control program.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you will provide specialist clinical expertise, coordination and support across infection prevention and control, surveillance, education, auditing and quality improvement.

You will work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to identify risks, strengthen compliance, support accreditation readiness and promote the consistent application of evidence-based infection prevention practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the Infection Prevention and Control Program in line with organisational requirements, current evidence and applicable standards.

• Lead infection surveillance, audits and compliance monitoring, analysing data, identifying trends and preparing reports and recommendations.

• Support accreditation readiness and compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, contributing to assessments and improvement activities.

• Provide specialist infection prevention and control advice, education and consultation to multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and relevant stakeholders.

• Coordinate responses to suspected or confirmed outbreaks and emerging infectious threats, including investigations, communication, control measures and post-event reviews.

• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship activities, working collaboratively with clinicians and relevant committees.

• Develop, review and implement infection prevention policies, procedures, guidelines and education resources.

• Plan and deliver staff education, orientation, coaching and competency support to promote safe clinical practice.

• Coordinate the respiratory protection and fit-testing program, including scheduling, recordkeeping and compliance monitoring.

• Monitor employee immunisation, screening and infection-related compliance records, escalating concerns as required.

• Support the assessment and management of occupational exposures and workforce infection risks in collaboration with People and Culture and Work Health and Safety.

You will also provide infection prevention and control advice relating to equipment, products, sterilisation, construction, renovation and environmental risk assessments.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

Essential requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

• Relevant infection prevention and control education or training, with a commitment to completing further recognised study where required.

• Demonstrated experience in infection prevention and control within a healthcare setting, including surveillance, auditing, education, consultation and quality improvement.

• Strong knowledge of contemporary infection prevention and control practices, healthcare-associated infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, sterilisation requirements and relevant safety, quality and accreditation standards.

• The ability to interpret data, conduct surveillance and audits, identify risks and prepare reports, recommendations and education resources.

• Well-developed written, verbal, consultation and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence practice and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing clinical and operational requirements, and maintain accurate, confidential electronic records.

• A demonstrated commitment to the hospital’s values and a culture of safety, respect and continuous improvement.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• A postgraduate qualification in infection prevention and control, or professional credentialling through the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control.

• A Nurse Immuniser qualification, or progress towards this qualification.

• Experience coordinating workforce immunisation compliance, respiratory protection or fit-testing programs.

What’s On Offer?

• Salary of $141,735.91 per annum for a full-time position, based on the current RN Level 3.4 rate of $71.7286 per hour.

• Up to $15,900 in tax-free salary packaging for mortgage and rent, under Bethesda’s applicable packaging arrangements.

• A specialist clinical role with a direct impact on patient safety and quality of care.

• A varied position combining clinical expertise, education, surveillance, accreditation and quality improvement.

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clinical leaders across the hospital.

• The opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of infection prevention policies, systems and practices.

• Scope to build your specialist knowledge and pursue further professional development.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sally McKay – Principal Recruitment Consultant at Zenith Search on 0485 027 783 or email your updated resume to sally.mckay@zenithsearch.com.

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your fit for the role.

Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

About Zenith Search

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