About the role
Provide focused supervision on correct equipment usage and conduct Microdot audits to identify infection control non-compliance, implementing retraining where required. Deliver specialised training and development to internal staff in accordance with Queensland Health's Training and Development plans, policies, and relevant legislative requirements.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Carry out responsibilities in line with Queensland Health's core values, policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
Plan, deliver, assess, coordinate, and evaluate training and development programs for all Patient Support Services staff, utilising internal and external training resources.
Provide supervision, coaching, and guidance to afternoon and evening staff to ensure safe, consistent, and compliant equipment use.
Conduct Microdot audits to monitor infection control compliance, accurately record outcomes, analyse trends, and coordinate retraining initiatives in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Identify training gaps through audits, direct observation, staff feedback, and quality assurance processes, implementing targeted refresher or skills development programs.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Benefits when working for us
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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