Infection Control Coordinator

About Northern Beaches Hospital

Operated by Healthscope, Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) is located in Frenchs Forest in Northern Sydney just 13kms north of the CBD. The hospital is a contemporary 488 bed facility comprising of 60% public and 40% private beds. We provide a wide range of health services to the local community including Surgery, a 50 bed Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Birthing, Paediatrics, Cardiac, Mental Health, Dialysis, Cancer Centre and Outpatients.
NBH has thirteen operating theatres, one hybrid/cardiac catheter theatre, two Catheter Laboratories and four endoscopy procedure rooms, all supported by a critical care unit which includes two intensive care wards.
Northern Beaches Hospital is a dedicated facility for all patients in our local area. It was thoughtfully designed to optimise patient safety and overall experience, and to provide meaningful management and operational efficiencies that benefit everyone.
Key to the hospital’s success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff who are supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities.
 

About the Role

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 – Infection control will lead the direction on the Infection Prevention and Control Program to ensure a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors at NBH. This role will lead the promotion of a safety-driven workplace culture and supporting compliance with infection control standards and accreditation requirements

Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, the successful candidate will coordinate the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of infection control policies, procedures, and standards.

This role also includes providing expert leadership and guidance on infection control practices, driving strategic initiatives, supporting operational processes, and facilitating continuous improvement. The position works in partnership with the Healthcare Infection Control Management Resources (HICMR) consultant to ensure NBH meets the highest standards in infection prevention and control.

You will report to the Accreditation Manager and be supported by senior medical, nursing, and allied health teams.

Essential Criteria

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Attended Health Practitioner Immuniser course (or willing to do the course in the secondment)
• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) with a postgraduate qualification in infection control, or a related field (or working towards)

Employee Benefits:
 

Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport!
•    Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.
•    OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers.
•    Variety of leave options
•    Salary packaging that includes additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

Enquires: Marcia Neilson, Accreditation Manager marcia.neilson@healthscope.com.au

Closing Date: 26 Nov 2025

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024, a salary ranging from $55.66-57.48/hour.

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.