Purpose of the Role To prevent monitor and control hospital-acquired infections HAIs by implementing infection prevention and control practices as per NABH WHO and hospital policies Key ResponsibilitiesInfection Control Surveillance Conduct regular surveillance of Hospital Acquired Infections HAIs such as CAUTI CLABSI VAP SSI etc Collect analyze and report infection data to the Infection Control Committee ICC Monitor compliance with hand hygiene PPE usage isolation practices and biomedical waste management Policies Compliance Implement and monitor Infection Control Policies as per NABH standards Ensure adherence to standard precautions and transmission-based precautions Participate in internal audits and support NABH external audits Training Education Conduct regular infection control training for nursing clinical housekeeping and support staff Educate staff on hand hygiene needle stick injury prevention spill management and outbreak control Environmental CSSD Monitoring Monitor cleaning and disinfection practices in patient care areas Coordinate with housekeeping and CSSD for sterilization and disinfection processes Conduct environmental surveillance when required Occupational Health Safety Monitor needle stick injuries and exposure incidents Ensure vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis PEP protocols are followed Maintain records related to staff health and safety Outbreak Management Identify investigate and assist in controlling infection outbreaks Coordinate with microbiology clinicians and quality teams during outbreaks Documentation Reporting Maintain infection control registers reports minutes of ICC meetings and audit records Prepare monthly infection control reports and dashboards Qualification Experience Qualification B Sc Nursing Msc Nursing GNM mandatory Certification Infection Control Nurse Registration Valid State Nursing Council Registration Experience Minimum 5-8years of clinical experience At least 5 year experience or training in Infection Control preferred Skills Competencies Robust knowledge of infection prevention practices Familiarity with NABH standards Good communication and training skills Data collection and basic analysis skills Attention to detail and documentation skills Key Performance Indicators KPIs Reduction in HAI rates Compliance percentage for hand hygiene and infection control practices Timely reporting and documentation Training coverage of staff Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 40 000 00 - 45 000 00 per month Benefits Health insurance Leave encashment Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund Work Location In person

📌 Infection Control Nurse (Karnataka)
🏢 Apollo Hospitals
📍 Karnataka