Infection Control Nurse at a Leading Tertiary Healthcare Institution - Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client is a leading tertiary healthcare institution, dedicated to delivering advanced and compassionate medical care at international standards.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Infection Control Nurse

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Role Overview

• The Infection Control Nurse will be responsible for preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases in our healthcare facility.
• This includes developing and implementing infection control policies and procedures, conducting surveillance activities, and educating staff and patients on infection control practices.

Key Responsibilities
Infection Prevention & Clinical Oversight:

• Supervise and ensure compliance with established infection prevention protocols including isolation precautions, hand hygiene practices, aseptic techniques, IV set changes, central line dressing care, and terminal cleaning procedures.
• Conduct regular infection control rounds in clinical areas to ensure patients with infectious conditions receive appropriate treatment and isolation precautions.

Surveillance & Infection Monitoring:

• Conduct continuous surveillance of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) across all departments.
• Collect, tabulate, and maintain daily data on infection incidents and associated clinical details.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure hospital infection control practices comply with established policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in infection control audits, monitoring, and compliance assessments.

Safety Management:

• Identify infection hazards involving patients, staff, equipment, or the hospital environment.
• Ensure proper handling, sterilization, and disinfection of equipment and clinical materials.

Communication & Coordination:

• Coordinate infection prevention activities between hospital departments, laboratories, and public health authorities.
• Liaise with microbiologists, sterile supply managers, and clinical staff regarding infection control concerns.

Problem-Identification & Escalation:

• Identify potential infection outbreaks or unusual infection patterns promptly.
• Escalate infection control concerns to hospital leadership and relevant health authorities when required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in infection control and prevention in a healthcare setting. (Recent experience preferred).
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or willing to obtain within the first year of employment
• Strong knowledge of infection control regulations and Standards.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary surgical environment.
• Ability to prioritize care, act decisively in emergencies, and maintain meticulous documentation.
• Flexibility regarding shift patterns and clinical areas.
• Experience mentoring or teaching junior staff is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online