Infection Control Nurse

Job description:

• To carry out ongoing day to day activities of surveillance of Infection control by regular visits to essential hospital departments such as wards, clinics, operating rooms, ICU’s, Laboratory, House Keeping, Catering , Engineering , Pharmacy wash Areas, toilers etc.
• ICN shall Monitor and maintain infection control indicators Liaise closely with the hospital microbiology department for scrutiny of inpatients investigation.
• Collects and records data daily the number and time of infections etc. using the established system and procedures.
• To provide clinical advice and support to nurse and non- clinical personnel on infection control issues.
• Explain and interpret microbiology reports to relevant nursing staff and advice on isolation techniques generally and in specific clinical situations. Identify potential infection hazards and suggests appropriate remedial measures to relevant personnel.
• Follow the Infection Control Committee protocols (NABH) to identify investigate and control our breaks of infection Participate in informal and formal teaching programs for nurses and other paramedical staff.