Infection Control Nurse
Core
Implement infection control practices, monitor infection rates, and provide clinical advice to healthcare staff to ensure patient safety and low infection rates.
Role type
Infection Control Nurse
Builds
Infection prevention protocols and surveillance systems
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Infection Control
Required skills
Nursing skills, Infection control knowledge, Data compilation, Isolation techniques, QMS/EMS system awareness, Disaster management, Equipment safety, Waste disposal
Preferred skills
Computer literacy, Proactive problem solving
Responsibilities
Interface with patients and medical staff, Liaise with Microbiology laboratory, Compile daily logs and monthly statistical reports, Supervise isolation techniques, Provide clinical advice to healthcare workers, Establish follow-up surveillance for discharged patients, Maintain records of needle stick injuries and post exposure prophylaxis, Ensure safe equipment utilization and proper waste disposal
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC