Job Title

Infection Control Nurse (ICN)

Job Summary

Responsible for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections by implementing infection prevention policies, conducting surveillance, educating staff, and ensuring compliance with national and hospital infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities

· Monitor and report hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

· Conduct infection surveillance and analyze infection trends.

· Develop, implement, and update infection prevention and control (IPC) policies.

· Ensure compliance with hand hygiene, isolation precautions, sterilization, and disinfection protocols.

· Perform infection control audits and inspections in all hospital departments.

· Investigate infection outbreaks and recommend corrective actions.

· Educate and train healthcare workers on infection prevention practices.

· Monitor antibiotic stewardship activities in collaboration with clinicians and pharmacists.

· Participate in infection control committee meetings and quality improvement initiatives.





· Prepare monthly and annual infection control reports.

· Ensure proper biomedical waste management according to applicable regulations.

· Coordinate with microbiology, nursing, housekeeping, and other departments to maintain infection prevention standards.

Qualifications

· B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with required registration (requirements vary by employer).

· Certification or specialized training in Infection Prevention and Control is preferred.

· Experience in clinical nursing or infection control is often preferred.

Skills Required

· Knowledge of infection prevention guidelines and standards.

· Strong observation and analytical skills.

· Valuable communication and teaching abilities.

· Report writing and documentation skills.

· Teamwork and leadership.

· Computer proficiency for data management and reporting.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Infection Control Nurse (ICN) (India)
🏢 Sukh Sagar Medical College
📍 India