Careers

Why Chris O’Brien Lifehouse?

Located in Camperdown, with excellent access to public transport, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a Not for Profit, world-class cancer hospital integrating treatment, research, education, and emotional support under one roof. With 149 inpatient beds, 12 operating theatres, 22 ICU-level beds, day therapy and radiotherapy services, we offer advanced technologies in a purpose-built facility designed to support patients and staff alike.

COBL people foster a culture of expertise, learning, technology and research where patients are at the heart of everything we do. Our Quality and Safety team is integral to this, providing leadership and expertise in quality and safety, continuous improvement and compliance with the NSQHS Standards.

About the Role 

The Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Nurse Consultant is pivotal in the implementation and oversight of infection control systems, policies, and processes at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. As part of a well established, high performing Quality and Safety team, this role ensures the hospital maintains the highest standards of infection prevention and control, aligning with national and state standards and guidelines, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills and Qualifications 

• NSW Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife - with 3 years full time equivalent post registration experience in Infection Control or equivalent
• Approved post graduate nursing qualifications in Infection Control or such qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation
• Demonstrated ability to review, develop, implement and evaluate institutional wide infection control policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience in facility preparation for NSQHS Standards accreditation
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practise through the initiation and participation in quality improvement and, or research projects and activities relevant to Infection Control
• Demonstrated highly developed written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities Infection Control
• Intermediate to advanced MS 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Strong computer literacy with demonstrated working knowledge and experience of electronic clinical and administrative applications i.e. Meditech, Riskman and Sharepoint.
• National Police Check (within the last 6 months or willingness to obtain)
• Compliance with Category A immunisation requirements
• Current APHRA registration

Desirable

• Demonstrated expert clinical skills and the ability to provide expert clinical education and training on complex issues.
• Change Management: Demonstrated expertise in leading and managing organisational change related to infection control practices, ensuring smooth transition and adoption by staff.

What’s on offer?

• A well established and high performing team
• Market competitive salary package with optional full not for profit benefits
• Access to the COBL leadership development program
• Opportunity for acting up experience and career progression

If you would like more information, please call Lucy Lehane, on 8514 0316 for a confidential discussion.

A Workplace That Welcomes Everyone

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our team and actively support, staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, Indigenous staff, people living with disabilities, and people of all ages and faiths.