Infection Control Senior Nurse | Outbreak Prevention

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

West Gov Hospital is hiring an Infection Control Trained Senior Staff Nurse for office hours to lead infection control initiatives across the hospital. The role involves facilitating and evaluating IC programs, collaborating with NC/SNM, and ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.

A Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate is required, with advanced IC credentials preferred. The position offers a structured leadership path, opportunities to contribute to outbreak

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate as required.
• Advanced Nursing Diploma or equivalent with infection control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and collaborate with Nurse Clinician (NC) or Senior Nurse Manager (SNM) to define and develop plans for unit/ward level participation to meet IC policies.
• Ensure staff practices align with hospital infection control protocols and correct non-conforming practices during ward rounds.
• Assist in investigating outbreaks of infection or studies identified by the IC Committee.
• Identify systematic collection and recording of healthcare associated infections.
• Assist in management of all outbreaks involving hospital, campus and nation.
• Plan and evaluate IC audits and training programmes for pandemic preparedness.
• Share IC research and projects at conferences and seminars, including publishing papers.
• Teach and orientate new nursing staff and other personnel assigned to the department.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient education programmes conducted by units/wards.

Skills

Infection control

Nursing

Education

Diploma in Nursing

State Registered Nurse Certificate

Job description

West Gov Hospital is hiring an Infection Control Trained Senior Staff Nurse for office hours to lead infection control initiatives across the hospital. The role involves facilitating and evaluating IC programs, collaborating with NC/SNM, and ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.

A Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate is required, with advanced IC credentials preferred. The position offers a structured leadership path, opportunities to contribute to outbreak