Job Description – Infection Control Nurse (ICN)

Position: Infection Control Nurse (ICN)

Department: Infection Control Department

Experience: Fresher to 1 Year

Location: Hospital

Educational Qualification

* B.Sc. Nursing / GNM from a recognized institution.

* Valid Nursing Council registration.

* Certification/course in Infection Prevention & Control will be an advantage.

Job Responsibilities

* Monitor and implement hospital infection prevention and control policies.

* Conduct regular rounds in clinical and patient-care areas.

* Monitor hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers.

* Ensure proper use of PPE and standard precautions.

* Monitor biomedical waste segregation and disposal practices.

* Assist in surveillance and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

* Conduct infection control audits and maintain relevant records.

* Assist in staff training and awareness sessions on infection prevention practices.

* Monitor sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning practices.

* Coordinate with nursing, laboratory, housekeeping, and other departments regarding infection control issues.





* Report infection control breaches and assist in implementing corrective actions.

* Maintain infection control documentation, reports, and audit records.

* Support the Infection Control Committee in meetings, activities, and compliance initiatives.

* Follow all hospital policies, procedures, and patient-safety standards.

Required Skills

* Positive knowledge of basic infection prevention practices.

* Good communication and interpersonal skills.

* Basic computer and documentation skills.

* Ability to conduct audits and maintain records.

* Good observation and reporting skills.

* Willingness to learn hospital infection-control protocols.

* Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Candidate

A motivated fresher or candidate with up to 1 year of nursing experience who is interested in developing a career in Infection Prevention and Control.

Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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