Infection Control Nurse

Opportunity Information

The Role

Patients' Welfare Association is seeking a qualified and dedicated Infection Control Nurse (part time) to implement, monitor, and strengthen infection prevention and control practices across its healthcare services, ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

•Implement and monitor infection prevention and control (IPC) policies, protocols, and SOPs across relevant departments •Conduct routine infection control rounds and assess compliance with established hygiene and safety standards •Monitor hand hygiene practices, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and adherence to standard precautions •Ensure compliance with safe injection practices, aseptic techniques, and appropriate handling of clinical materials •Monitor biomedical waste segregation, handling, storage, and disposal practices •Oversee cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization practices, where applicable •Monitor infection prevention practices in Blood Transfusion Services and Thalassemia Services, including safe handling of blood samples, sharps, and clinical waste •Conduct risk assessments and identify potential infection hazards in the healthcare environment •Provide infection prevention and control training and awareness sessions to healthcare staff •Investigate and report suspected healthcare-associated infections or infection control incidents in coordination with the relevant medical team •Maintain infection control records, audit reports, checklists, and incident documentation •Identify non-compliance and coordinate corrective actions with departmental heads •Support infection control audits, surveillance activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives •Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational policies

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills Requirements