Job Description

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:

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.