Job Title: Infection Control Nurse (ICN)Department:

Nursing / Quality & Infection Control Department

Reporting To:

Medical Superintendent / Nursing Superintendent / Quality Manager

Job Summary:

The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating infection prevention and control practices within the hospital to minimize healthcare-associated infections and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
- Conduct surveillance of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and prepare regular reports.
- Monitor infection trends and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct regular infection control rounds in all hospital departments.
- Ensure compliance with hand hygiene practices and standard precautions.
- Train and educate healthcare staff on infection prevention protocols.
- Monitor sterilization and disinfection processes in all relevant departments.




- Conduct audits related to infection control practices and submit reports.
- Investigate infection outbreaks and assist in implementing control measures.
- Coordinate with microbiology and clinical departments for infection surveillance.
- Ensure proper biomedical waste segregation and disposal as per regulations.
- Monitor the usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance.
- Participate in Infection Control Committee meetings and maintain records.
- Ensure compliance with NABH, JCI, and other applicable standards.
- Prepare monthly infection control indicators and quality reports.

Qualification:
- B.Sc Nursing or GNM Nursing.
- Certification or training in Infection Control is preferred.

Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Experience in infection control activities will be an added advantage.

Skills Required:
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
- Understanding of NABH standa

📌 Infection control nurse (Yelahanka New Town)
🏢 Navachethana Hospital
📍 Yelahanka New Town