Infection Control Nurse

Daya Rehabilitation Trust; Kannur; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanal Brain & Spine Medcity is seeking an Infection Control Specialist to lead hospital infection prevention programs within Neurorehabilitation. You will develop policies, supervise rounds, and ensure aseptic practices across departments to safeguard patient safety.

The role requires BSc/MSc Nursing with 2-3 years of experience in infection control, and entails coordinating NABH/JCI compliant documentation, audits, and training initiatives for nursing, medical, housekeeping, and support staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NABH/WHO/CDC infection control guidelines.
• Ability to train multidisciplinary teams on infection prevention.
• Strong reporting and documentation capabilities.
• Proficient in standard operating procedures and audits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record hospital-acquired infections and track trends.
• Develop, update and enforce infection control policies and SOPs.
• Conduct infection control audits and report non-compliance.
• Identify and manage outbreaks; coordinate isolation procedures.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly infection control reports; maintain data.
• Coordinate with ICU, labs, CSSD and housekeeping for infection prevention.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Observation and analytics

Reporting skills

Communication and leadership

Staff training and influence

MS Office proficiency

Education

BSc Nursing

MSc Nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Branch Name:Thanal Brain & Spine Medcity

Qualification:Bsc/Msc Nursing

Experience :2-3 Years

Employment Type: Full time

Department:Neurorehabilitation

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and record hospital-acquired infections and track infection trends.
• Conduct regular infection control rounds in all patient care areas.

Policy Implementation

• Develop, update, and enforce infection control policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure adherence to aseptic techniques and hygiene protocols across departments.
• Conduct regular training programs for nursing, medical, housekeeping, and support staff on infection control practices.
• Promote hand hygiene and standard precaution compliance through awareness drives and demonstrations.

Audit & Compliance

• Perform infection control audits and report non-compliance to management.
• Maintain records and documentation as per NABH / JCI / statutory requirements.

Outbreak Management

• Identify and manage infection outbreaks, coordinate isolation procedures, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor sterilization, disinfection, and waste management processes.
• Liaise with CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) and housekeeping for maintaining infection-free environments.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare monthly and quarterly infection control reports for management and accreditation bodies.
• Maintain surveillance data and analyze infection patterns.

Coordination

• Work closely with the Infection Control Committee and Quality Department to improve patient safety standards.
• Liaise with laboratory and clinical departments for infection data collection and preventive measures.

Requirements

Required Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of infection control standards and guidelines (NABH, WHO, CDC).
• Strong observation, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to train and influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic documentation tools.