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Clinical Nurse Infection Control
Roma, St George or Charleville (Applications for Flexible Work Arrangements may be considered for spoke locations within SWHHS)
South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse to join our Infection Control Team.
Join us in building better health in the bush!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SW677659 |
| Closing date | 19-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Lisa McArdle |
| Contact details | 0436 937 925 Access the National Relay Service |
Your opportunity
The Clinical Nurse practices autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to provide nursing services within a rural / remote health service setting.
The purpose of the Clinical Nurse Infection Control is to work in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Consultant Infection Control to deliver an Infection Prevention and Control program to the South West Hospital and Health Service (SWHHS).
The Clinical Nurse is a nurse licensed to practice nursing without supervision and who assumes accountability and responsibility for own actions and acts to rectify unsafe nursing practice and / or unprofessional conduct.
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for infectious disease surveillance, observational and documentation audits as well as infection control education in a variety of practice settings. The Clinical Nurse must work within their scope of practice and function as a safe and competent practitioner.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Our vision is to be a national leader in the delivery of health services to rural and remote communities.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Generous leave loading and professional development allowances!
- Opportunities to progress your career and scope of practice!
- Join a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient services!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Take a look at what SWHHS has to offer!
Charleville - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld
Roma – www.romaqueensland.com.au
St George - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/st-george/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/st-george-qld
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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