Senior Staff Nurse (Infection Prevention & Epidemiology)

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

You are required to detect, investigate, monitor and report all healthcare-associated infections. This includes coordinating and conducting infection prevention and control practices. You will also need to collect and evaluate all surveillance data for infection prevention and control purposes.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing recognised by Singapore Nursing Board
• Advanced Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree or Diploma / Degree / Masters in Infections Prevention or equivalent
• At least 5 years as a registered nurse in an acute care setting
• Proficiency in the use of statistical software such as Microsoft Office