Senior/Staff Nurse, Infection Prevention and Control

SINGHEALTH COMMUNITY HOSPITALS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for its Infection Prevention and Control team. You will be vital in safeguarding patient and staff safety through effective infection control practices. The role involves planning and coordinating activities related to infection control, conducting investigations of infection outbreaks, and educating personnel on relevant policies. Candidates must hold a nursing diploma, a valid nursing certificate, and have at least 2 years of experience. This role is essential for ensuring the hospital's safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid practising certificate issued by Singapore Nursing Board.
• Valid BCLS certification.
• At least 2 years of experience as Staff Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and coordinating infection control activities.
• Conduct epidemiological investigations of infection outbreaks.
• Educate hospital personnel on infection prevention policies.

Skills

Infection control practices

Epidemiological investigations

Education of hospital personnel

Education

Diploma in Nursing or its equivalent

Specialist Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Nursing or its equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join our Infection Prevention and Control team at SingHealth Community Hospitals. You will play a vital role in safeguarding patient and staff safety through effective infection control practices.

As a Senior/Staff Nurse in Infection Prevention and Control, you will participate in planning, coordinating, directing, and evaluating all daily operational activities related to Infection Prevention and Control across SingHealth Community Hospitals. You will need to ensure the performance of regular uniform surveillance of healthcare – associated infections in the hospital, conduct epidemiological investigation of outbreaks of infections and education of hospital personnel regarding infection prevention and control policies and practices.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing or its equivalent
• A recognised Specialist Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Nursing or its equivalent
• Valid practising certificate issued by Singapore Nursing Board
• Valid BCLS certification
• At least 2 years of experience as Staff Nurse
• Uniform required