Walk-in || Infection Control Nurse

To implement, monitor, and promote infection prevention and control practices across the hospital, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, standard precautions, and applicable healthcare infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Conduct regular infection control rounds and identify potential infection risks.
• Monitor and report Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and support surveillance activities.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain infection control data and prepare periodic reports.
• Monitor hand hygiene compliance and conduct hand hygiene audits.
• Ensure compliance with standard precautions and transmission-based precautions.
• Conduct surveillance of surgical site infections, catheter-associated infections, ventilator-associated infections, and other relevant HAIs.
• Monitor appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Educate and train doctors, nurses, technicians, housekeeping staff, and other healthcare workers on infection prevention practices.
• Conduct orientation and awareness sessions for new employees.
• Monitor biomedical waste segregation, handling, and disposal practices.
• Monitor sterilization, disinfection, environmental cleaning, and aseptic practices.
• Coordinate with nursing, microbiology, housekeeping, CSSD, OT, laboratory, and other departments on infection control matters.
• Assist in investigation and control of suspected infection outbreaks.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives as required.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, records, and audit reports are maintained.
• Participate in Infection Control Committee meetings and implementation of recommendations.
• Support infection control audits, accreditation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify gaps and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up on infection control-related incidents and ensure timely closure of action points.
• Perform any other duties related to infection prevention and control as assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM from a recognized institution.
• Additional certification or training in Infection Control / Hospital Infection Control will be preferred.
• Valid nursing registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.

Experience

• 4-8 years of relevant nursing experience, preferably in a hospital infection control department.
• Experience in infection surveillance, audits, training, and hospital infection prevention practices will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions.
• Good communication and training skills.
• Strong observation and analytical skills.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to conduct audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Team coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.