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Chekkikulam
21 Aug
Leading
Chekkikulam
Job Title: Infection Control Nurse
Branch Name: Thanal Brain & Spine Medcity
Qualification: Bsc/Msc Nursing
Experience : 2 -3 Years
Location: Kanhirode , Kannur
Employment Type: Full time
Department: Neurorehabilitation
Key Responsibilities:
1. Infection Surveillance:
- Monitor and record hospital -acquired infections and track infection trends.
- Conduct regular infection control rounds in all patient care areas.
- Policy Implementation:
- Develop, update, and enforce infection control policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure adherence to aseptic techniques and hygiene protocols across departments.
- Training & Awareness:
- Conduct regular training programs for nursing, medical, housekeeping, and support staff on infection control practices.
- Promote hand hygiene and standard precaution compliance through awareness drives and demonstrations.
- Audit & Compliance:
- Perform infection control audits and report non -compliance to management.
- Maintain records and documentation as per NABH / JCI / statutory requirements.
- Outbreak Management:
- Identify and manage infection outbreaks, coordinate isolation procedures, and implement corrective actions.
- Sterilization & Disinfection:
- Monitor sterilization, disinfection, and waste management processes.
- Liaise with CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) and housekeeping for maintaining infection -free environments.
- Reporting & Documentation:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly infection control reports for management and accreditation bodies.
- Maintain surveillance data and analyze infection patterns.
- Coordination:
- Work closely with the Infection Control Committee and Quality Department to improve patient safety standards.
- Liaise with laboratory and clinical departments for infection data collection and preventive measures.
- In -depth knowledge of infection control standards and guidelines (NABH, WHO, CDC).
- Solid observation, analytical, and reporting skills.
- Effective communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to train and influence multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in MS Office and basic documentation tools.