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
* Good 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
