Job Purpose / Objective
Responsible and coordinated all activities of infection control department for the identification, investigation, reporting prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) among patients and personnel. Responsible for initiating appropriate isolation precautions. Responsible for assisting with in service programs related to infection prevention and control.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Coordinate for all activities related to Infection Control in the respective HMG hospital.
- Investigate and monitor known or potential sources of suspected infections in order to determine source and ensure control.
- Use standard methods and criteria for identifying nosocomial infections.
- Provide related education to staff.
- Prepare simple cultures as required for environmental and individual studies.
- Review sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as necessary.
- Attends continue educational programs and maintains current knowledge of all aspects of infection control.
- Demonstrates knowledge of microbiology and modes of transmission of disease entities and reviews cultures and sensitivities reported by microbiology laboratory of patients and personnel to determine if infection is healthcare associated in origin.
- Teach principles and practical applications of infections control to all levels of healthcare personnel and have the ability to develop infection control policies and procedures.
- Confer with staff nurses on all patient care units on a regular basis to determine occurrence of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and determine appropriate implementation of isolation precautions.
- Investigate infections especially those occurring above established threshold, and / or in clusters patient care units.
- Communicate appropriate reports to Performance Improvement through the Infection Control Committee.
- Maintain accurate records of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) among patients and personnel.
- Monitor proper use of germicides, cleaning products, antiseptics and disinfectants in the unit / departments as per policy.
- Participate in review and or revision of all department policies and procedures related to infection control on a concurrent basis.
- Prepare statistics and other pertinent data and reports to the Infection Control Committee at least quarterly.
- Collaborate with Infection Control Committee Chairperson to review and approves Infection Control Manual policies and procedures at least every two (2) years.
- Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses and all other members of the healthcare team. Communicates in a manner that conveys mutual understanding and respect.
- Responsible to provide patient and family education.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee - related information.
- Conduct the infection control link nurse meeting on monthly basis
- Responsible to MOH / Local authorized agencies for reporting of communicable diseases on daily, weekly or monthly basis.
- Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
- Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
- Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
Education/ Professional Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or Nursing / Related
Experience
Minimum of Two (2) years of experience and has experience as an Infection Control link-Nurse
Professional Licensing / Certification / Training
BLS, Epidemiology, Infection control, or relevant certifications
Saudi Council & Licensed from Country of Origin
