What if your next nursing role wasn't about managing illness, but stopping infections before they happen?

Step into the specialist world of Infection Prevention and Control, where your clinical knowledge will take you well beyond the bedside. From investigating infection risks and conducting audits to fit-testing respiratory protection, educating staff and helping hospitals meet national safety standards, no two days need to look the same.

If you're ready to trade the usual nursing routine for a role that challenges you to think differently, investigate, influence and prevent, this could be your next move!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Health's Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Service plays a vital role in keeping patients, staff and communities safe across the entire HHS. Working across hospitals, aged care facilities and community-based services, this multidisciplinary team helps prevent healthcare-associated infections, manage emerging risks and maintain high standards of clinical safety.

From infection surveillance and outbreak prevention to staff immunisation, respiratory protection, hand hygiene and education, the team provides practical expertise and guidance that supports safer healthcare every day.

About the role:

• Deliver holistic, person-centred and evidence-based nursing care to patients, outpatients and staff within the Infection Prevention and Control Service.
• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of CQHHS's Infection Control Management Plan, including the respiratory protection program.
• Contribute to accreditation, quality improvement and clinical safety activities, ensuring infection prevention standards, policies and procedures are maintained across the HHS.
• Identify, minimise and manage infection control and workplace risks to protect patients, staff, visitors and the wider community.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with knowledge of clinical quality, patient safety, risk management and relevant accreditation standards.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in contemporary computer applications, reporting and information systems.
• Ability to support the delivery and evaluation of infection prevention and control programs, including clinical and non-clinical audits, system reviews, education and staff training.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $139,890 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.79 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6K696178

Applications close: Monday, 16 November 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6K696178 - Registered Nurse (Infection Prevention and Control) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)