Clinical Nurse Specialist: Infection Prevention and Control

Clinical Nurse Specialist: Infection Prevention and Control Position Type: Permanent, part‑time (0.8 FTE) within the Quality & Risk team. Responsibilities Stewardship of Braemar’s IPC Programme, regularly reviewing to ensure currency. Act as nursing resource to provide expert advice and education to staff, patients and whānau. Consult with clinical staff to implement and evaluate infection prevention measures for staff and patients with infectious diseases. Contribute to implementation of systems that collect, analyse and recommend improvements to IPC practices across departments. Engage organisationally to enhance IPC practices and capacity. Ensure new employees receive screening and orientation specific to infection prevention. Support the business to identify and address IPC issues promptly. Complete daily MDRO surveillance of booked admissions. Qualifications Current registration and annual practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Minimum of five years of post‑graduate clinical experience in a specialised area. Post‑graduate certificate, diploma or higher in a relevant area of nursing or health leadership. Proven success in quality improvement activities demonstrating evidence‑based practice and compassionate care. Strong communication, interpersonal and critical‑thinking skills. Team‑oriented with ability to build relationships across the organisation. Approachable, proactive, with a positive attitude. Excellent facilitation, coordination and time‑management skills. Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and inclusion of diverse backgrounds. Current expert‑level or higher nursing portfolio via a PDRP. Passion for continuous learning and development, inspiring others to grow. Benefits Competitive remuneration. Morning and afternoon tea daily, seasonal fruit delivered three times a week. Subsidised restaurant‑quality meals for lunch and dinner. Annual summer shutdown closing the hospital for downtime. After five years’ service, increase in annual holiday accrual to five weeks per year. Access to retail and experience discount platforms. Parental leave top‑up benefit. Limited free parking, secure bike storage, electric vehicle chargers, public transport access. Annual Wellness initiative. Financial Advisor support, free of charge. Confidential professional support (Vitae). Talent Referral Bonus and long‑service recognition. Space options for breaks: outdoor gardens, patio areas, tea rooms, quiet spaces for prayer or reflection. Professional development and internal opportunities. Workride benefit for purchasing bike, e‑bike or e‑scooter at offset cost. If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by uploading your cover letter and resume, or contact Laura Houchen, Quality & Risk Manager, for a confidential discussion at 07 858 6368. #J-18808-Ljbffr