Infection Control Nurse

Role & responsibilities

Infection Prevention & Control

• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection control policies and procedures.
  
• Monitor and prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
  
• Conduct routine infection surveillance and outbreak investigations.
  
• Identify infection risks and recommend corrective actions.
  

Surveillance & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret infection data.
  
• Maintain accurate infection control records and reports.

• Report infection trends to hospital leadership and regulatory bodies as required.
  
• Ensure compliance with national and international guidelines (e.g., CDC, WHO).
  

Education & Training

• Educate healthcare staff on infection prevention practices, including:
  
• Hand hygiene
  
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  
• Isolation precautions
  
• Sterilization and disinfection procedures
  
• Conduct orientation and ongoing training programs.
  

Policy Compliance & Audits

• Perform infection control audits and risk assessments.
  
• Monitor compliance with standard and transmission-based precautions.

• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
  

Collaboration & Consultation

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, microbiology, environmental services, and administration.
  
• Provide consultation on infection-related issues.
  
• Participate in infection control committees and emergency preparedness planning.
  

Patient & Staff Safety

• Ensure proper waste management and environmental cleanliness.
  
• Promote vaccination and exposure management programs for staff.
  
• Assist in managing occupational exposures (e.g., needle-stick injuries).
  

Preferred candidate profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license.
  
• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  
• Specialized training or certification in Infection Control (e.g., CIC) preferred.