Infection Control Nurse

1. Provides information, training, guidance and support for prevention and control of infection within the hospital.

2. Responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of Hospital Acquired infections; educating employees about infection control and ensuring the implementation of various infection control policies in the hospital

3. Assessing environmental control through surveillance for high risk environmental monitoring.

4. Plan, organize, develop and implement educational programs for all hospital employees including administrative and ancillary services which convey specialized knowledge and skills to increase employee awareness of existence of HAIs, techniques for avoidance and preventive measures to provide a safe environment for hospital employees and patients.

5. Supervises the maintenance of the established protocols for infection prevention e.g. isolation procedures, hand washing techniques used, the use of hand rub, change of IV set, change of central line dressing, availability of supplies, terminal cleaning of a unit, evaluation of equipment etc. in the hospital.

6. Corrects and teaches staff whenever the need arises during rounds. E.g. unnecessary use of gloves, improper handling of equipment, practice of aseptic precautions etc.

7. Participates in the formal teaching programmes during the orientation of new staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15, ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person