Infection Control Nurse

Job Title: Infection Control Nurse

Department: Infection Control / Quality Department
Reports To: Infection Control Officer / Nursing Superintendent / Hospital Administrator
Location: Vedansh Super Specialty Hospital and Heart Centre

Job Summary:

The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control (IPC) policies and programs across the hospital to minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor the hospital’s infection control program in compliance with NABH and WHO guidelines.
• Conduct regular surveillance of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and maintain proper records.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on infection trends to the Infection Control Committee.
• Ensure proper sterilization, disinfection, and biomedical waste management practices.
• Monitor hand hygiene compliance among staff and provide feedback.
• Conduct infection control audits in various departments (ICU, OT, wards, laboratories, etc.).
• Educate and train healthcare workers on infection prevention protocols.
• Participate in outbreak investigation and control measures when required.
• Ensure environmental cleaning standards and coordinate with housekeeping for compliance.
• Assist in formulating and updating infection control policies, SOPs, and guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to PPE protocols and safe needle disposal practices.
• Participate in committee meetings and prepare periodic reports for management review.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: B.Sc. Nursing / M.Sc. Nursing (Registered with State Nursing Council)
• Certification: Infection Control Training / Diploma in Infection Control (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of nursing experience; 1 year in infection control preferred.
• Skills Required:
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, sterilization, and waste management standards
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Good communication and training ability
• Attention to detail and observation skills

Work Schedule:

• Regular working hours with flexibility for audits, rounds, or emergencies

Compensation:

• As per hospital norms / based on qualification and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person