Infection Control Staff Nurse

Support the implementation and execution of the Infection Prevention and Control Initiatives, including but not limited to the following:

• Identifies, investigates and reports healthcare facility onset infections, outbreaks, clusters and risk of infection among patients, staff and equipment through ongoing surveillance and rounds
• Provides advice on infection prevention and control related matters in accordance to hospital policies and procedures
• Collects data and maintains records for infection prevention and control related surveillance and clinical incident
• Organizes and undertakes audits of assigned wards to ensure that infection prevention and control related procedures are being carried out in accordance with hospital policies
• Deliver infection prevention and control training to patients and staff

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Nursing with 2 years' relevant clinical practice as a Registered Nurse
• Formal infection prevention and control training or appointment as an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse preferred