Registered Nurse (Infection Prevention and Control)

About the role

Central Queensland Health's Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Service works across hospitals, aged care facilities and community-based services to prevent healthcare-associated infections and maintain clinical safety. This permanent, full-time Registered Nurse (Grade 5) position delivers person-centred, evidence-based nursing care to patients, outpatients and staff within the IPAC Service, and supports the Infection Control Management Plan and its respiratory protection program.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of clinical quality, patient safety, risk management and relevant accreditation standards.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support the delivery and evaluation of infection prevention and control programs, including audits, system reviews, education and staff training.
• Vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases, as required by the role.

What we offer

• Total remuneration of up to $139,890 per year, with an hourly rate of $44.27-$56.79 and 12.75% employer superannuation.
• Ongoing professional development and education opportunities.
• Flexible work-life balance and generous salary sacrificing options.
• Paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program and discounted private health insurance.

To apply, submit a CV or resume with referees, a 1-2 page cover letter and any other required forms or evidence by 16 November 2026.