INFECTION CONTROL NURSE, INFECTION CONTROL

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital is seeking a dedicated Infection Control Nurse to oversee surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections, and to educate staff in infection prevention.

You will develop and revise PCI guidelines, audit SOPs, lead investigations, monitor data, and collaborate with hospital committees to improve patient safety and quality of care across the organization.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Malaysia Nursing Board.
• Post-basic qualification in Infection Control.
• Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
• 2+ years of clinical experience.
• Courses in Core elements of Infection Control, clinical microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections.
• Educate staff on infection prevention practices.
• Audit infection control policies and SOPs for effectiveness.
• Lead investigations and root cause analyses for incidents.
• Monitor statistics and maintain records.
• Collaborate with hospital committees on infection control policy.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Post basic in Infection Control

Bachelor of Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Accountability for overseeing surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections, educating employees on infection prevention, developing policies in line with the organization's goals and objectives, and supervising hospital staff on infection control measures while fostering a learning environment through close working.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Organization and Management Monitor the adherence of infection control measures to the established Vision and Mission statements, goals, objectives, and values, in alignment with the scope of the PCI Service. Manage all scheduled and ad-hoc meetings in compliance with the Prevention of Control Infection (PCI) standard requirements as the liaison to the Prevention of Control Infection (PCI) Chairman. Participate in the planning, management, justification of the budget, and resource utilization of the services. Collaborate with hospital staff to audit evidence-based infection control practice policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency. Participate in investigations and root cause analyses for any incidents in the services, take appropriate action, and ensure completion of incident reports within the stipulated time frame and shared with the Person in charge (PIC). Monitor, maintain, and analyze the appropriate statistics and records. Establish and maintain care standards that guide evidence-based practice, enhance quality of care, prioritize patient safety, and streamline infection control workflows. Collaborate with other hospital committees to recommend and evaluate procedures or policy statements related to infection control within KPJ Hospital. Produce informational materials relating to infection control that are suitable for the intended audience's level of understanding and their specific needs. Human Resource and Development Educate, guide, and supervise hospital staff on infection control measures in clinical practice according to predetermined objectives. Manage continuous education in Infection Control during orientation, and structure education programs including supervision to ensure that all team members understand their roles in preventing infections and follow best practices. Provide updates and demonstrate knowledge and skills through continuous education, and seminars, both internal and external. Organizing educational events, workshops, roadshows, and awareness campaigns within the hospital to reinforce infection control principles among staff and promote a culture of safety. Provide guide and supervise link nurses to ensure accurate data collection and adherence to infection prevention practices. Policies and Procedures Produce, enforce, revise, and evaluate PCI guidelines and policies regularly to ensure accessibility for all staff. Monitor and assess compliance of the staff with infection control policies, including activities directly related to the audit. Plan and organize a regular environmental inspection. Participate in hospital procurement and building committee meetings to advise on infection control requirements during the purchase of equipment, building construction, and renovation. Monitor all new equipment that conforms to infection control requirements standards. Elaborate and update the isolation techniques and procedures following current standards, rules, and regulations. Facilities and Equipment Provide adequate and proper utilization of space and equipment for patient management and staff. Enforce all medical devices shall comply with the manufacturers’ instructions on Prevention Control Infection (PCI). Enforce all staff to comply with no reuse of any disposables of medical surgical instruments or equipment. Monitor the compliance with regulatory requirements for isolation facilities. Safety and Quality Improvement Activities Collaborate with the unit manager, and head of services to collect and evaluate clinical and administrative data, and participate in hospital-wide surveys like MSQH, JCI, IMS, etc. for continuous quality improvement efforts. Adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994, which mandate reasonable work care, employer cooperation, protective equipment use, patient safety goals, World Alliance recommendations, patient and family rights policies, standard people practice, and 5S activities. Surveillance Provide availability of planned and systematic safety and quality improvement activities and organize them according to infection control criteria. Produce indicator reports that are available with tracking and trending. Enforce appropriate action on all emerging and reemerging diseases taken and reported to the relevant authority. Evaluate the environmental health according to the standards of Infection Control. Participate in sharp injury investigation and prevention activities. Manage the data on the incidence of selected device use in the intensive care unit. Participate in investigations of unusual hospital infection outbreaks using the microbiology laboratory, consulting with the Infection Control Chairman, and if necessary, with the Ministry of Health. Report investigation findings to the appropriate authorities following the Infection Control Policy and Procedures. Audit Plan, organize, and maintain a comprehensive audit schedule program for the year by ensuring audits are conducted timely and cover all necessary areas of infection control. Perform audits by adhering to predetermined infection control criteria and best practices, identifying areas of non-compliance, and suggesting necessary corrective actions. Participate in infection control clinical programs, analyze audit results, and provide feedback to relevant departments and nursing management teams.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Registered with the Nursing Board of Malaysia with a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Post Basic qualification in Infection Control. Preferable Bachelor of Nursing. Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of clinical experience and diversity in clinical experience and teaching. Evidence of having attended and successfully participated in courses related to Core elements of Infection Control, clinical microbiology, and Infectious Diseases. Proficient in writing and conversing in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Microsoft Office literacy. Good leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shifts and weekends, public holidays, and any time called during an emergency. Passionate and committed to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement. Caring, honest, and responsible workers. High integrity, patience, and attention to detail. Be a positive and effective team leader. KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world-class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.