Clinical Nurse - Infection Prevention and Control

Working as an integral part of our IPC team, you will contribute directly to maintaining a safe clinical environment. You will lead proactive surveillance, monitor compliance, and empower our clinical teams through practical education.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting healthcare-associated infection surveillance, reporting, and analysis.

Managing surveillance and clinical protocols for multi-resistant organisms (MRO).

Assisting with outbreak investigation, containment, and rapid response activities.

Completing regular IPC clinical audits and compliance monitoring across all hospital areas.

Driving hospital-wide compliance with Hand Hygiene and Bare Below the Elbows (BBE) initiatives.

Advising clinical teams on standard and transmission-based precautions.

Delivering infection prevention education and practical competency assessments for colleagues.

Reviewing environmental cleaning and equipment reprocessing practices to uphold strict hygiene standards.

Contributing to clinical governance frameworks and continuous quality improvement projects.

Identifying infection risks promptly, escalating concerns, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

Assist with the assessment / screening of JHC staff and provision of vaccination for the staff health program.

About you

You bring sound clinical acumen, strong analytical capabilities, and an eye for detail. You communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and inspire others to uphold the highest standards of safety.

Key requirements and attributes include:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Demonstrated experience in an acute healthcare setting.

Previous experience or post-graduate study in Infection Prevention and Control (highly regarded).

Immunisation certificate

Sound knowledge of Australian infection prevention standards, NHMRC guidelines, and clinical governance principles.

Strong analytical skills with confidence in collecting, interpreting, and presenting surveillance data.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage and educate colleagues at all levels.

A proactive approach to risk identification, problem-solving, and patient advocacy.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy

Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more

Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts

Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7

Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff

A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally

A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.

According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 6th November 2026

Reference number: JR116726

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

At JHC we provide specialist services for the entire family from birth through to old age. Caring for both public and private patients, JHC is one of the largest hospitals in Western Australia, treating almost 73,000 inpatients annually. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.

Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.