Job Description

Job Title:

Infection Control Nurse

Department:

Infection Control / Quality Department

Reports To:

Infection Control Officer / Nursing Superintendent / Hospital Administrator

Location:

Vedansh Super Specialty Hospital and Heart Centre

Job Summary:

The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control (IPC) policies and programs across the hospital to minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement and monitor the hospital's

infection control program

in compliance with NABH and WHO guidelines. Conduct

regular surveillance

of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and maintain proper records. Collect, analyze, and report data on infection trends to the Infection Control Committee. Ensure proper

sterilization, disinfection, and biomedical waste management

practices. Monitor

hand hygiene compliance

among staff and provide feedback. Conduct

infection control audits

in various departments (ICU, OT, wards, laboratories, etc.). Educate and train healthcare workers on infection prevention protocols. Participate in outbreak investigation and control measures when required. Ensure

environmental cleaning standards

and coordinate with housekeeping for compliance. Assist in

formulating and updating infection control policies, SOPs, and guidelines.

Ensure adherence to

PPE protocols

and safe needle disposal practices. Participate in committee meetings and prepare periodic reports for management review.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

B.Sc. Nursing / M.Sc. Nursing (Registered with State Nursing Council)

Certification:

Infection Control Training / Diploma in Infection Control (preferred)

Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years of nursing experience; 1 year in infection control preferred.

Skills Required:

Strong knowledge of infection prevention, sterilization, and waste management standards Analytical and reporting skills Good communication and training ability Attention to detail and observation skills

Work Schedule:

Regular working hours with flexibility for audits, rounds, or emergencies

Compensation:

As per hospital norms / based on qualification and experience
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person