Nurse Clinician (Infection Control)

SATA COMMHEALTH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking an IPC Specialist to support and execute infection prevention and control initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing and a valid BCLS certificate, along with at least five years of clinical experience. The IPC Specialist will be responsible for conducting audits, developing training programs, and providing guidance related to infection control policies, ensuring safety for staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in Community Healthcare will be advantageous.
• Formal infection prevention and control training or appointment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in IPC initiatives implementation.
• Provide guidance on infection control matters.
• Collect data related to IPC surveillance.
• Conduct IPC audits.
• Develop infection control training programs.
• Coordinate Infection Control Committee meetings.
• Deliver public talks on infection control topics.
• Develop SOPs for Infection Prevention and Control.
• Oversee competency programs.
• Support audits requiring IP inputs.
• Manage Infection Control representatives.

Skills

Infection control audits

Data collection and record maintenance

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Valid BCLS certificate

Registered as a State Registered nurse

Job description

Broad Function

• The IPC Specialist is responsible for supporting and carrying out infection prevention and control initiatives in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. This role works to ensure the safety of staff and patients through guidance, surveillance, audits, and education related to infection control.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and execution of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) initiatives, including but not limited to:

• Providing guidance on infection prevention and control matters in alignment with SATA policies and procedures.

• Collecting data and maintaining records related to IPC surveillance and clinical incidents.

• Conduct IPC audit eg Hand Hygiene, Environmental audit

• Develop and conduct relevant infection control training program for internal staff.

• Co-ordinate and oversee Infection Control Committee (ICC) meeting, initiatives

• Confidently delivering public talks on general nursing topics, infection control related topics

• Develop Standard Operating Policies (SOPs) relating to Infection Prevention and Control

• Oversee SATA Wide competency program: Mask Fitting, Hand Hygiene Competency, PPE and Infection Control and Prevention staff orientation program.

• Support and participate in any audit, licencing and new services that requires IP inputs.

• Manage the Infection Control representatives and provide guidance whenever needed

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing

• Valid BCLS certificate

• Registered as a State Registered nurse with Singapore Nursing Board

• Minimum with 5 years of clinical practice as a Registered Nurse

• Previous experience in Community Healthcare will be advantageous.

• Formal infection prevention and control training or appointment as an Infection Prevention and Control Liaison Nurse preferred