Current Vacancies
Mater Private Network offers opportunities at all levels. With us, you can progress your career, work with a dynamic and patient-focused team, and become an integral part of Ireland’s leading private hospital network.
As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our highly skilled team. Please see our list of current vacancies for further information.
Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Infection Control
As a senior role model, you will champion best practice in Infection Control, providing expert clinical guidance and support to the multi-professional team. You will play a key role in developing staff across the organisation, using education and training resources to promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of openness, collaboration, and effective communication.
You will lead the Nursing Infection Control Team and hold responsibility for coordinating and delivering Infection Control activities throughout the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and develop Infection Control practice across the hospital
- Audit and assess infection control practices at ward and departmental level, making evidence-based recommendations for improvement in collaboration with Infection Control Consultants
- Monitor infection risks, rates, and trends, reporting outcomes to the Infection Control Committee
- Investigate and manage outbreaks of infection, advising on appropriate actions in partnership with the Infection Control Doctor and reporting findings to the Infection Control Committee
- Investigate increases in healthcare-associated (nosocomial) infections and recommend practice changes as required
- Act as a specialist advisor to hospital staff on Infection Control matters, promoting best practice at all times
- Educate, support, and regularly update staff on Infection Control policies, procedures, and emerging issues
Requirements
- Registered General Nurse. Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
- Higher diploma in Infection Control desirable
- Previous IPC experience
- Be on the live register with NMBI
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Knowledge of issues relating to nurse education and development
- Up-to-date knowledge in best practice for issues relating to Infection Control
Mater Private offers
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- The chance to make a real difference in people's lives
Mater Private Network is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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