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The TeamThe Team: As a unit of the Tasmanian Health Service, Primary Health North West are focused on providing exceptional services to our consumers across our District Hospital and Community Health Services. Our team work together to deliver quality clinical outcomes and exceptional patient care.A role with Primary Health offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic service and make a difference to the health of people in Tasmania.Primary Health is committed to workforce diversity and a safe, supported and respectful workplace for all employees.The RolePrimary Health Services North West is seeking a dedicated professional to work within our team. This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the infection control activities within the Primary Health portfolio of services across the District Hospitals and Community Health Services. This essential position supports the strategic direction, operational processes and delivery of a high standard of clinical care throughout the Primary Health sites and services. This includes acting as our representative at various regional and state-wide meetings to ensure the provision of expert advice and support from the Infection Prevention and Control perspective.The role of the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Infection Prevention & Control is to:Liaise, consult and support the North West Primary Health Services (District Hospitals, Aged Care and Community Health Services) in the development and implementation of infection control policies, practice, programs and education and training programs in conjunction with the Tasmanian Infection Prevention and Control Unit (TIPCU) to provide safe quality patient/resident/client care.Identify the learning and support requirements of the Primary Health Services in the North West and, with the support of TIPCU, incorporate these into the National and Statewide initiatives/direction framework.Work collaboratively with the Infection Prevention and Control CNC - Mersey Community Hospital and North West Regional Hospital in the delivery of infection control programs throughout the North West.Provide the Nursing Director - Primary Health North West with high level quality and authoritative advice and supportWhy TasmaniaThe Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.Tasmania, Australia''s only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmanias public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.Details of appointmentPermanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 29 December 2025.Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.Salary$114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.For more informationApplicants who require further information are encouraged to make contact for detailed information:Name: Angella DowniePosition: Nursing Director - Primary Health ServicesEmail address: [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr