Job Description

The job-holder assesses, implements and evaluates infection control practices by nursing staff. The job-holder is responsible for staff education and competency in infection control.

Job Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates infection control practices of nursing staff, doctors and all healthcare workers in AH
Conducts teaching for nursing, paramedical and medical staffs and students in infection control practices and guidelines
Coordinates and collaborates with other healthcare team members and service providers on infection control practices and guidelines
Conducts and evaluates audits on infection control practices
Reviews and develops infection control policies and procedures in consultation with nurse managers, doctors and Infection Control Committee
Compiles information on epidemiological organism and nosocomial infection data and initiates actions where necessary
Reviews, records and completes data for reporting to the National Infection Prevention Committee, Ministry of Health
Carries out investigations, conducts follow-ups during major outbreaks in the unit and / or hospital
Plans, implements and evaluates in service talks and training courses / activities based on infection control
Ensures patient care delivery follows established standards of care and infection control policies
Applies understanding of prevention of medico-legal issues in relation to patient care
Prepares reports on infections and other related statistics required by AH, Medical Affairs (Quality Assurance) and / or MOH, and other departments upon requests
Secondary Responsibilities:
Acts as a resource person t- nursing, medical, paramedics and administrative staff on issues relating to outbreaks and infection control issues. Reports to relevant hospital / medical administrators when required
Updates and maintains relevant infection control statistics
Participates / leads in quality improvement / research projects
Participates / leads in unit-based infection control team
Mentors newly appointed Nurse Clinicians
Follows up with accidental sharps / mucus membrane exposures to blood and body fluids
Informs and notifies wards and relevant staff / or government authority of patients with communicable disease
Assists in arranging prompt isolation of infected patients in co-operation with nursing managers / nursing staff
Updates and implements hospital infection control policy in consultation with Chairman and the Infection Prevention Committee
Conducts orientation programs for nursing staff and students
Takes on additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned by the Senior Nurse Clinician, Deputy/Assistant Director (Nursing) and Chief Nurse

Job Requirements

Registered Nurse with at least 9 years of post-registration clinical experience, of which 2 years must be as Assistant Nurse Clinician
Diploma in Nursing with relevant post-basic advanced certification and Degree in Nursing from recognized training institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board, and certification / prior working experience for a year in infection control.
Technically skilled, competent and able t- work independently
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Computer literacy skills -MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint

If you are keen to know more about this role, please email Aparna at aparna@rmagroup.com.sg and send your resume in MS Word format. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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