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• Choosing a career with NSW Ambulance can offer you the personal reward of being part of one of the largest ambulance services in the world, servicing a population in excess of 7 million. It will also provide you with rewarding career opportunities in clinical and non-clinical areas within NSW Ambulance.
• Generous government benefits including a day off every month, parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and salary package options available.
• Enjoy discounted gym rates, free flu vaccination and take advantage of a range of free training and talent programs for your professional development.
• We are committed to working towards a more diverse workforce and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, those with special needs and those who identify with LGBIQT+ to apply.

About Us

NSW Ambulance provides essential health services to the people of NSW relieving suffering through out of out-of-hospital care.

From the traditional emergency response, getting medical help to patients with serious or life-threatening injuries or trauma, through to connecting patients who do not need an emergency response with the most appropriate health provider. NSW Ambulance provides excellence in care and makes sure patients get the right care, at the right time, at the right place.

No matter where you live in NSW, metro, rural or region, NSW Ambulance is there to provide medical care and transport when you need it.

Click here to find out more about NSW Ambulance.

About the Role

Manage the Infection Control Program for NSW Ambulance including the management of the occupational screening and vaccination program against infectious diseases, for NSW Ambulance.

This role is also accountable for:

• Compile statistical and qualitative information and undertake analysis to produce reports and recommendations on infection control issues in the operational environment of the NSW Ambulance. Preparing information for inclusion in relevant NSW Ambulance and NSW Health publications.
• Provide advice to relevant stakeholders on infection control matters.
• Research, develop, implement and evaluate educational and training programs on all aspects of infection control in the NSW Ambulance.
• Develop, maintain and source education resources, materials and (where appropriate) training providers to meet identified needs.
• Report and recommend procedures to rectify unsafe pre-hospital care ambulance practices, within the framework of infection control.
• Contribute to policy development on infection control issues. Promote best-practice and continuous improvement to ambulance operations.
• Contribute towards specific infection control projects that are initiated by NSW Health from time to time.

This is a temporary full time role for approximately up to 6 months with possible extension. Expected start date is as soon as possible and concludes on 22 October 2021. As this is a temporary appointment, you will be provided with one month's notice if the appointment is to cease prior to this date.

Key knowledge and experience

• Manage the occupational screening and vaccination program against infectious diseases within NSW Ambulance.
• Compile statistical and qualitative information and undertake analysis to produce reports and recommendations on infection control issues in the operational environment of the NSW Ambulance. Prepare information for inclusion in relevant NSW Ambulance and NSW Health publications.
• Provide advice to relevant stakeholders on infection control matters.
• Research, develop, implement and evaluate educational and training programs on all aspects of infection control in the NSW Ambulance.
• Develop, maintain and source education resources, materials and (where appropriate) training providers to meet identified needs.
• Report and recommend procedures to rectify unsafe pre-hospital care ambulance practices, within the framework of infection control.
• Contribute to policy development on infection control issues. Promote best-practice and continuous improvement to ambulance operations.
• Contribute towards specific infection control projects that are initiated by NSW Health from time to time.

How to Apply

Please respond to the below targeted questions (max 4000 characters including spaces per question) and submit this with your CV and other required information. Your CV should also incorporate how you demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience for this role.

Question 1: Describe your role in developing and successfully implementing a quality improvement initiative relating to infection prevention and control, including how you undertook the change management process, and implemented the change to achieve the desired outcome.

Question 2: Describe a situation where you had to use your negotiating skills and your approach to influencing stakeholders in order to deliver a positive outcome.

Employment Conditions

• The successful applicant will be appointed under the terms and conditions of the Public Health System Nurses & Midwives (State) Award and will be required to enter into the annual Performance Development Program.
• The successful applicant may be required to undertake duties at the other centres should the need arise.
• No Ambulance accommodation is provided.
• No entitlements to Transferred Employees Benefits (TEB) is provided
• Completion of NSW Health Mandatory Training courses is a mandatory requirement for all NSW Health and NSW Ambulance employees applying for this position.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory conduct and services check including referee/supervisor check, a review of National Police check and review of the Service Check Register. A review of excess annual and sick leave, PDP status, ability to undertake full duties of the position and clearances from Professional Standards Unit, Ambulance Education Centre and Infection Control.
• Employee’s currently undertaking an ECP or ICP consolidation period are eligible to apply however will need to complete all training and return of service obligations before accepting any relief/acting opportunities.
• Employee’s currently undertaking a SOT consolidation period are not eligible to apply for positions other than SOT positions. This includes positions offered via merit selection, transfer lists or later transfer mechanism, expressions of interest or secondments.

General Information

• An 18 month eligibility list may be established for future vacancies.
• If applicable, please ensure you use your work email address so our recruitment system can identify that you are internal to NSW Ambulance and/or NSW Health.
• It is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online.

Need more information?

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  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Tracy Clarke on Tracy.Clarke2@health.nsw.gov.au

Our Commitment

NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.

If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator, Callista Bryan, on 02 9320 7644 or callista.bryan@health.nsw.gov.au.

If you wish to discuss any accessibility requirements in relation to your application, please contact our Diversity and Culture Advisor, Joe Wasuruj, on 02 9320 7339 or joe.wasuruj@health.nsw.gov.au.

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure NSW Ambulance is a workplace free from bullying and harassment. All staff must behave in a respectful and acceptable manner. Staff must report and respond appropriately to any instances or perceptions of bullying. Managers are required to implement actions that prevent or minimise the risk of unacceptable behaviours, ensuring bullying, harassment and victimisation are identified as early as possible and responded to and effectively managed.