Infection Control Nurse

Meditrina Hospital, Kollam, invites applications from qualified and experienced nursing professionals for the position of Infection Control Nurse (ICN). The ICN will play a critical role in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating infection prevention and control practices across the hospital, in full compliance with NABH Infection Control (HIC) Standards and statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Program

• Implement and monitor the hospital-wide Infection Control Program as per NABH measurable elements.
• Assist in developing, updating, and enforcing Infection Control Policies, SOPs, and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, and isolation protocols.

2. Surveillance & Monitoring

• Conduct regular surveillance of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) including but not limited to:
• CAUTI
• CLABSI
• VAP
• SSI
• Collect, analyze, document, and report infection surveillance data on a periodic basis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual infection control reports for the Infection Control Committee.

3. Audits & Compliance

• Conduct regular infection control audits in all clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Monitor hand hygiene compliance, biomedical waste segregation, linen handling, CSSD practices, and environmental sanitation.
• Identify non-conformities and initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

4. Education & Training

• Conduct induction and ongoing training programs for clinical and non-clinical staff on:
• Hand hygiene
• Biomedical waste management
• Use of PPE
• Needle-stick injury prevention
• Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization practices
• Maintain training records and competency assessments as per NABH requirements.

5. Occupational Health & Safety

• Monitor staff immunization status and needle-stick injury reporting.
• Assist in post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) protocols and documentation.
• Coordinate with Occupational Health services for staff safety initiatives.

6. Committee Coordination

• Act as Member Secretary / key member of the Infection Control Committee (ICC).
• Coordinate infection control meetings, prepare minutes, and ensure follow-up of action points.

7. Regulatory & NABH Compliance

• Ensure readiness for NABH assessments, internal audits, and statutory inspections.
• Maintain all infection control documentation, manuals, logs, and records in line with NABH standards.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives related to patient safety and infection control.

Qualification Requirements

• B.Sc Nursing / GNM (recognized by Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council).
• Infection Control Nurse (ICN) Certification or Infection Control Training – mandatory / highly preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2–5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a multispecialty hospital.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in infection control activities is desirable.
• Prior experience in an NABH-accredited hospital will be a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of NABH Infection Control standards and measurable elements.
• Sound understanding of microbiology, sterilization, disinfection, and surveillance methodologies.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Effective communication and training abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with medical, nursing, housekeeping, and support teams.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and hospital reporting systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in HAI rates
• Audit compliance scores
• Training coverage and effectiveness
• Timely reporting and documentation accuracy
• NABH audit outcomes related to infection control

How to Apply: Interested candidates may forward their updated resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for the post of Infection Control Nurse.”

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹32,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
• Infection control: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Malayalam (Required)

License/Certification:

• Kerala Nursing Council (Required)

Location:

• Kollam, Kerala (Required)

Work Location: In person