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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Infection Prevention& Control Unit, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – RN/M2C - $87,416.00 to $110,497.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Ongoing Permanent

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Support infection prevention and control across WCHN by assisting with surveillance, outbreak response, education, audits and procedure development. Work with the IPC Advanced Nurse Consultant and clinical teams to promote safe, high-quality patient care.

Key duties of the role

• Apply infection control standards, assess risk, and support safe care across clinical areas
• Monitor HAI data, conduct audits, and assist with outbreak investigations and follow-up
• Deliver infection control education and support learning for staff and students
• Contribute to quality improvement by reviewing practice, updating procedures, and supporting compliance with Standard 3
• Act as an infection control resource, liaise with teams, and help implement practice change across WCHN

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse/Midwife with current AHPRA registration and 3+ years post-registration experience
• Proven competence in infection control or relevant clinical practice
• Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to lead and support junior staff and contribute to procedure development
• Sound knowledge of legislation, standards, and quality improvement in healthcare

Enquiries can be directed to

Georgie Kakoulis – Advanced Nurse Consultant IP&C, 8161 6388 or Georgie.Kakoulis@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• RNM2 - Clinical Nurse Midwife- Infection Prevention and Control - Role Description 920929.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025 – 11:55pm