Infection Control Nurse (Environmental Services)

UEMS Solutions Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage infection control activities at healthcare sites. The role includes conducting audits, providing training, and staying updated with infection control policies. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and possess strong communication skills. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with 2 years of relevant experience in infection control and managing infectious diseases.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, manage and evaluate infection control activities at healthcare sites.
• Conduct quality control audits on infection control and risk assessments.
• Provide advice and training to facilities on prevention, transmission, infection control.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Infection Control

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Role:

• Plan, implement, manage and evaluate infection control activities at healthcare sites

• Conduct quality control audits on infection control and risk assessments

• Provide advice and training to facilities on prevention, transmission, infection control and appropriate precautions/ assessments

• Work with infection control doctors, nurses and microbiologists on the outcome of disinfection being carried out

• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures

• Keep abreast of changes in infection control policies and standards

• Support assessment of any disinfection equipment /study relevant to Infection Control efficacy within UEMS and in consultation with the hospital's relevant personnel

• Initiate relevant infection control improvement activities

• Analyze audit reports, present and recommend mitigation action when necessary

• Develop, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate Infection Prevention and Control training programs in multiple languages, ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal policies, identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions, communicate compliance expectations to foster a culture of compliance within the healthcare organization, and manage and report on staff vaccination status to reduce transmission risks.

• Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations and industry best practices, and report on these changes to relevant stakeholders.

• Appointed Liaison and spokesperson between stakeholders during national and institutional audits like CIIC, HQPSS, ESS etc for Infection Prevention and Control matters.

• Organize and ensure complete documentation of staff weekly roll calls to mitigate risks and evaluate compliance for blood spillage and other Infection Prevention and Control work instructions.

• Represent, develop and deliver outcomes of participation in support of hospital/Institutional Hand Hygiene Day, Housekeeper’s Appreciation Day etc.

• Led, report and analyse Hand Hygiene and GloGerm (bed discharge) data on the annual compliance rate for patient’s safety.

• Keep abreast with institutional updates to monitor, report and maintain onboarding and workplace vaccination documents required by organization policies promptly.

• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Superior.
  

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with 2 years of relevant experience in infection control and managing infectious diseases

• Good communication and interpersonal skills