Job Title: Infection Control Nurse (3–5 Years Experience)About Naruvi Hospitals
Naruvi Hospitals is a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty tertiary care hospital committed to delivering world-class healthcare with compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence. Equipped with advanced medical technology and a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, we strive to provide exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Infection Control Nurse to join our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team and play a vital role in ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.
Position
Infection Control Nurse
Experience
3–5 Years
Location
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor the hospital's Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program in accordance with NABH guidelines and national standards.
- Conduct regular infection surveillance and monitor Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs), including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Perform infection control rounds and audits across all clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Monitor compliance with hand hygiene, biomedical waste management, sterilization, disinfection, and isolation precautions.
- Educate and train healthcare professionals on infection prevention protocols and best practices.
- Investigate infection outbreaks and coordinate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Participate in Infection Control Committee meetings and prepare surveillance reports, dashboards, and quality indicators.
- Collaborate with clinicians, nursing staff, microbiology, housekeeping, CSSD, and other departments to strengthen infection prevention measures.
- Monitor antimicrobial stewardship initiatives in coordination with the clinical team.
- Ensure compliance with NABH standards, statutory regulations, and hospital infection control policies.
- Support accreditation activities, internal audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to infection surveillance, audits, training, and corrective actions.
Required Qualifications
- B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing preferred).
- Valid State Nursing Council Registration.
- 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, with experience in Infection Prevention and Control in a multi-specialty hospital preferred.
- Certification or formal training in Infection Control will be an added advantage.
- Sound knowledge of infection prevention guidelines, surveillance methodologies, and quality standards.
- Familiarity with NABH standards and infection surveillance software is preferred.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.
Preferred Skills
- Strong observational and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent presentation and training skills.
- Ability to analyze infection trends and recommend improvement measures.
- Effective interpersonal and cross-functional coordination skills.
- High level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
