Infection Control Nurse

ORTHO ONE Orthopaedic Speciality Centre; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

ORTHO ONE Orthopaedic Speciality Centre in Coimbatore is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to lead and implement infection prevention practices across the hospital, monitor HAIs, and ensure adherence to protocols. The role requires a B.Sc Nursing or GNM with registration, 2 years of infection control experience, NABH knowledge, and strong communication and training skills.

Certification in Infection Control is preferred, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• B.Sc Nursing / GNM with a valid nursing registration.
• Certification or training in Infection Control is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in infection control or hospital nursing.
• Knowledge of NABH standards and infection prevention protocols.
• Good communication, analytical, and training skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
• Conduct infection surveillance and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with NABH/NABL and hospital infection control standards.
• Develop and implement infection control policies and SOPs.
• Conduct regular infection control audits and inspections.
• Train and educate healthcare workers on infection prevention practices.
• Coordinate with various departments regarding infection control measures.
• Investigate outbreaks and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor sterilization, disinfection, biomedical waste management, and hand hygiene practices.
• Prepare monthly infection control reports and presentations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Training skills

Education

B.Sc Nursing / GNM with registration

Certification in Infection Control

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Infection Control Nurse to oversee and implement infection prevention and control practices within the hospital. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring hospital-acquired infections, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols, conducting surveillance, and educating healthcare staff on infection prevention measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).


• Conduct infection surveillance and maintain accurate records.


• Ensure compliance with NABH/NABL and hospital infection control standards.


• Develop and implement infection control policies and SOPs.


• Conduct regular infection control audits and inspections.


• Train and educate healthcare workers on infection prevention practices.


• Coordinate with various departments regarding infection control measures.


• Investigate outbreaks and recommend corrective actions.


• Monitor sterilization, disinfection, biomedical waste management, and hand hygiene practices.


• Prepare monthly infection control reports and presentations.

Desired Candidate Profile

• B.Sc Nursing / GNM with a valid nursing registration.


• Certification or training in Infection Control is preferred.


• Minimum 2 years of experience in infection control or hospital nursing.


• Knowledge of NABH standards and infection prevention protocols.


• Good communication, analytical, and training skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Skills

• Infection Surveillance


• NABH Compliance


• Hospital Infection Control


• Clinical Audits


• Biomedical Waste Management


• Training & Documentation