Nurse Unit Manager - Infection Control

Job Description

Join our team on a permanent part-time basis, 24 hours a week, as a Nurse Unit Manager - Infection Control. 

About the Role:

As an Infection Control Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the infection prevention and control programs to ensure safety and quality within Kareena and RSCM. This will involve providing written and face-to-face education on infection prevention.

You will hold a key leadership & management role within the Hospital, accountable for the efficient and effective management of all human & material resources within the department. The role encompasses planning, implementing and evaluating practices, processes and services within the department. Responsible for working with and supporting other managers in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements. This role will work closely with the Executive team to shape organisational strategy, improve procedural service provision and achieve departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.

Working with peers in a friendly and supportive environment and aligning with RHC IPC governance policy updates and procedural requirements, you will report to the DCS and be willing to commit to ongoing professional development. 

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong clinical skillset and demonstrate a good work ethic at all times that includes punctuality, integrity, respect for others and a commitment to professional practice. Your ability to supervise, lead, direct and motivate staff to achieve outcomes is critical to this role.

You will also bring:

• Relevant registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Extensive clinical skills and experience within infection control
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Demonstrated management and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and material resources
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate a continuous improvement program
• Ability to apply research findings to clinical practice
• Ability to escalate and report any IPC issues, with an eye for detail.

Desirable

• Post graduate studies in an appropriate speciality area
• Previous experience in Infection control management.
• Holding or working towards a tertiary management qualification
• Sound Computer skills in MS Office programs including Excel

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.

Additional Information

• 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:

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 25th November 2026 

Reference number: JR117278 

Qualifications

Additional Information

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.