Job Type Permanent Part-Time Category Planned Care Location Limerick, Limerick, Cork City, County Cork, Ireland Job Details Role Title: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse CNM 2 Location: Cork and Limerick Vhi 360 clinics Contract type: Part time/0.4FTE Payband: CNM2 A 0.4, permanent, vacancy has arisen for the role of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse CNM 2. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive standardised IPC service in line with the IPC annual programme for all the Health & Wellbeing(H&W) service lines, which supports safe quality care across Vhi H&W. This will include clinical focus, patient advocacy, education and training, research and audit, and consultation across H&W national services. About us Our purpose at Vhi is to help our customers and patients live longer, stronger, and healthier lives. A big part of delivering this purpose is to create a workplace culture where all colleagues feel connected, informed and motivated to do their best work. At Vhi, we have a set of shared values that drive the kind of behaviour we want and that will support colleagues to grow, develop, and play a key part in our success. Le ading the way in private healthcare, we now offer an extensive range of healthcare services, including urgent care, planned care, primary care, health screening, hospital @ home, women's health, digital health, out of hours emergency dental care, and nurseline 24/7. The efficient running of these services is made possible by our teams of highly skilled healthcare professionals. What we offer In addition to offering a competitive basic salary, the offer comes with the following benefits: Bonus Health Insurance Pension Income Continuance EAP In addition, Vhi offers a range of services and programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Services include the Vhi 360 health centre with lifestyle and complementary therapies, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering counselling, coaching, and expert advice, and individual support such as mindfulness resources and health coaching. What will you do: Duties: Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Work as a key stakeholder and member of the IPC team providing expert advice and support to all members of both clinical and non-clinical teams. Work as part of the IPC team to ensure IPC annual program for H&W with identified goals are achieved. Surveillance Maintain efficient IPC surveillance to facilitate the prompt identification of patients and staff with infection. Collage, record, and analyse relevant data and information for IPC audits. Provide feedback by giving verbal and written reports to the IPC ADON and to the Local Management Team (LMT). Management /Leadership Function as a specialist resource in providing IPC knowledge and expertise to nursing and all healthcare personnel. Participate in the formulation of IPC risk assessments guidelines, standards, and procedures, with the IPC team and other relevant staff, including defining areas of special risk. Advice committees on procedures, practices techniques and materials to IPC prevent infection. Participate and implement in the development of the IPC annual programme. Education Deliver with the IPC team the H&W IPC induction programmes for all staff (as required) Deliver and evaluate IPC education days for example Hand Hygiene education days for all staff. Quality Improvement & Risk Management Ensure that there is compliance with all relevant Vhi guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes responsibility for dealing with regulatory or professional bodies and inspections. Lead out on the requirements of the Vhi accreditation process for IPC. Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients. Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings. Develop a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses; investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to Vhi policies, protocols, and guidelines. P ersonal and Professional Development Attend professional meetings and conferences relating to IPC. Be responsible for one's own personal and professional development within the scope of professional practice. Maintain an awareness of current developments and research in IPC and nursing practice by reading relevant literature and attending seminars and conferences. Develop IPC goals in line with Vhi values annually which are measurable and achievable as part of a performance review. Information Technology: Be competent in IT skills to deliver the IPC service. Education & Experience Are registered, or are eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division 5 years post registration experience. It is desirable that the candidate has 1 year of experience working be in the speciality of infection prevention & control. Possession of a recognised post-registration nursing qualification, such as a Higher Diploma or Postgraduate award in Infection Prevention and Control, is not a prerequisite for appointment to the IPC CNM2 position. However, where such a qualification has not yet been obtained, the appointed candidate will be required to successfully complete the Higher Diploma within three years of commencing the role. Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development. Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) A clean driving licence and access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. Demonstrate alignment to the Vhi values. The Candidate should possess the following skills: Interpersonal skills Clinical Skills Management skills Leadership skills Negotiating Skills IT skills Quality focus Risk Management Clinical audit Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Presentation skills Change management skills D emonstrated alignment to Vhi values The closing date for this post is May 7th, 2026. Sustainability At Vhi, we believe that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. That's why we're on a journey towards an integrated model of healthcare that puts people and the planet at its heart. Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility At Vhi, we are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, neurodivergence, or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation, please contact, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch via email. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially within the recruitment team and used solely for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations during the application and recruitment process. Vhi is an equal opportunities employer Ready to start your journey? Apply now. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. 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