• 2FTE Full-Time Fixed Term (Special Projects) until June 2021 + Gr:2 $50 per hour above award + 9.5% super + enjoy a tax break with a generous salary packaging
• Added flexibility with plenty of onsite parking!
• Benefit from on-going employee development, as well as exposure to a continuous improvement philosophy

About us

IPC Health works in partnership with local communities in the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne to provide responsive, interconnected health and community services. We work together for excellence, service enhancement and innovation. We are dedicated to the continued improvement of the health and wellbeing of individuals and the community, within available resources.

IPC Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to, applicants from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTI communities to apply.

About the role

Be a valued part of the Brimbank and Melton High Risk Accommodation Response (HRAR) team, supporting residents living in, and proprietors of, high risk accommodation such as public housing, rooming houses, community housing, caravan parks and SRS. Through outreach engagement, the team will provide COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout information and education, COVID-19 preparedness and prevention health and other health promotion messaging. You will also be providing support to residents in HRAR settings to link with health and wellbeing services to address issues as identified by them. As well as develop and facilitate COVID-19, including vaccine rollout, and other health messaging information sessions where required.

The role also entails reviewing HRAR facilities’ infection prevention and control processes assessment of outbreak management plan; provide where relevant, quality improvement action plans and timelines for the proprietor to action; COVID positive and close contact management including case management responsibilities.

We are seeking to recruit at 2.0 FTE, Fixed term until 30th June 2021. This role is classified under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020.

About you

You will be a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and qualifications in Nursing field and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Have demonstrated experience in contemporary infection prevention and control practices including a strong understanding of DHHS COVID Infection Control Guidelines. Be highly skilled in health promotion and education including well developed knowledge and understanding of vaccine rollout health messaging. You will have strong knowledge and understanding of DHHS COVID Case and Contact Management Guidelines. Experience in working with people from a diverse background or with complex psychosocial and/or medical needs. And excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders.

Previous experience in an immunisation-based setting is desirable.

Current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check and driver’s licence and a satisfactory National Police History Check.

Why work with us?

• Health Services and Programs – discounted immunisations and gym memberships.
• Salary Packaging – as a non-for-profit organisation, we are able to provide generous Salary Packing to reduce your taxable income.
• Comprehensive Orientation and Induction Program – we will ensure that you have the support you need to live and breathe excellence, service enhancement and innovation.
• Health Insurance - as a part of our team, you can get an ongoing 7% discount on health insurance.
• Training and Development – we will assist you to pursue your career goals and objectives through ongoing professional development.

Position Descriptions

Please refer to the position description for the full list of the Key Selection Criteria.

To be considered for the role you must submit a Cover Letter, CV and response to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description available on IPC Health's Careers page.

Eliza Mead
Manager High Risk Accommodation Response (HRAR)
0448 909 165

Clinical Team Member (HRAR)