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.
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