Infection Control Nurse

Infection Control Nurse

Department

Nursing

Location

Kochi, Kerala

Employment Type

Full-time

Salary

Based on experience and industry standards

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor hospital infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Monitor infection rates and prepare periodic infection control reports.
• Conduct infection control rounds and compliance audits across clinical and support areas.
• Monitor hand hygiene practices and promote compliance among healthcare workers.
• Monitor appropriate use of PPE, biomedical waste management, sterilization, disinfection, and environmental hygiene.
• Support surveillance and monitoring of antimicrobial-resistant organisms and infection trends.
• Investigate suspected outbreaks and assist in implementing appropriate control measures.
• Coordinate with nursing, microbiology, housekeeping, CSSD, pharmacy, and other departments on infection prevention activities.
• Conduct infection control training and awareness programmes for staff.
• Maintain infection control records, audit reports, surveillance data, and documentation.
• Participate in Infection Control Committee meetings and assist with implementation of action plans.
• Support compliance with hospital quality and accreditation standards, including NABH requirements.
• Assist in reviewing and updating infection control policies, SOPs, and guidelines.
• Report significant infection control issues to the appropriate authority and follow up on corrective actions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nursing / GNM from a recognized institution.
• Valid nursing registration.
• Certification or additional qualification in Infection Control / Infection Prevention

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of nursing experience.
• Prior experience in infection control in a hospital setting will be preferred.

Work Location

In person