Infection Prevention & Epidemiology Nurse Leader

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a qualified nurse to detect, investigate, and report healthcare-associated infections. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree recognized by the Singapore Nursing Board, along with an advanced qualification in Infection Prevention. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience working as a registered nurse in an acute care setting and be proficient in statistical software. This role is crucial for coordinating infection control practices and evaluating data for preventive measures.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing recognised by Singapore Nursing Board.
• Advanced Diploma/Post Graduate Degree or equivalent in Infection Prevention.
• At least 5 years as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Detect, investigate, monitor and report healthcare-associated infections.
• Coordinate and conduct infection prevention and control practices.
• Collect and evaluate surveillance data for infection purposes.

Skills

Infection prevention and control practices

Statistical software proficiency

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Advanced Diploma/Post Graduate Degree in Infection Prevention

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a qualified nurse to detect, investigate, and report healthcare-associated infections. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree recognized by the Singapore Nursing Board, along with an advanced qualification in Infection Prevention. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience working as a registered nurse in an acute care setting and be proficient in statistical software. This role is crucial for coordinating infection control practices and evaluating data for preventive measures.