Infection Control Nurse

Roles and Responsibilities

A. Infection Prevention and Control

• Implement and monitor hospital infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular rounds to assess infection control practices in OPD, IPD, OT, procedure rooms, laboratory, radiology, and other clinical areas.
• Monitor hand hygiene compliance among doctors, nurses, technicians, housekeeping staff, and other healthcare workers.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to standard and transmission-based precautions.
• Monitor sterilisation, disinfection, cleaning, and environmental hygiene practices.
• Ensure appropriate handling, segregation, collection, and disposal of biomedical waste as per applicable regulations.
• Monitor safe injection practices, sharps disposal, and prevention of needle-stick injuries.
• Ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment and patient-care areas.

B. Infection Surveillance and Reporting

• Conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), as applicable to the hospital.
• Maintain records of infections, infection control incidents, and relevant surveillance indicators.
• Identify potential infection risks and report unusual infection trends or suspected outbreaks to the Infection Control Officer.
• Assist in investigating infection-related incidents and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention protocols in high-risk areas, including the operation theatre and procedure rooms.

C. Training and Staff Education

• Organise regular infection control training for all hospital staff.
• Conduct induction training for newly appointed employees.
• Arrange monthly infection control awareness sessions in coordination with the Nursing Superintendent and designated doctor.
• Educate staff on hand hygiene, PPE usage, biomedical waste management, needle-stick injury prevention, and sterilisation practices.
• Maintain attendance records and documentation of all training sessions.

D. Documentation and NABH Compliance

• Maintain infection control registers, checklists, audit reports, and surveillance records.
• Assist in preparing and updating infection control policies, SOPs, and protocols.
• Conduct periodic infection control audits and submit findings to the concerned authorities.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of needle-stick injuries and other occupational exposures.
• Support hospital quality initiatives and NABH accreditation activities related to infection prevention and control.
• Track non-compliances and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.

E. Occupational Health and Safety

• Monitor compliance with staff immunisation requirements, including Hepatitis B vaccination for eligible healthcare workers.
• Ensure appropriate reporting and management of needle-stick injuries and occupational exposures in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Promote safe work practices among clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Coordinate with the hospital administration to address infection-related safety concerns.

F. Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with the Nursing Superintendent, Infection Control Officer, doctors, department heads, housekeeping, laboratory, and CSSD/sterilisation personnel, where applicable.
• Conduct departmental infection control inspections and communicate observations to the respective heads.
• Recommend improvements in infection control practices and follow up on implementation.
• Escalate serious infection control breaches or suspected outbreaks promptly.

Educational Qualification

• B.Sc. Nursing or GNM from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the relevant State Nursing Council.
• Additional certification or training in Infection Prevention and Control is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1–3 years of nursing experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Experience in infection control, quality assurance, or NABH-accredited hospitals will be an added advantage.
• Fresh candidates with relevant infection control training may be considered based on hospital requirements.

Pay

₹15,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person