Clare Hospital and Kara House - Infection Control Link Nurse (Multiple positions)

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Clare Hospital and Kara House, Infection Control
• Salary - RN/M2C - $92,731 p.a. to $117,215 p.a. + 12% Super + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice packaging
• Employment Part Time - Ongoing (multi contract or multiple position)
• Eligibility - Open to Everyone

Provide expert infection prevention and control (IPC) services across health settings, including outbreak response, waste management, and policy implementation.  Support staff through education and mentoring, and review Safety Learning System (SLS) incidents for PC breaches and blood/body fluid exposures to ensure safe care for consumers.

Deliver advanced nursing/midwifery care, consolidating clinical expertise from competent to proficient practice. While primarily clinical, you'll also contribute to quality improvement initiatives and assigned IPC portfolios.

• Post tertiary qualifications in infection control or willingness to enrol in further postgraduate studies in infection control essential.
• Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practicing certificate.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills; able to work independently.
• Expertise in infection prevention and control, meeting professional standards.
• Skilled in prioritising workload, using relevant software, and applying creative, flexible clinical solutions.

0.2 FTE Clare Acute / 0.2 FTE Clare Aged Care

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

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Submit your application today and make a real difference in patient care and safety.  Job ref: 955441

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

955441 Clare Infection Control Nurse Role Description 2025.pdf

RN Job Capacity Statement.pdf

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Advertised: 09 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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