Infection Control Co-Ordinator (Registered Nurse)

Location: JohannesburgSalary: Market-relatedReference: ICC/TBA Private Hospital seeks to employ an Infection Control Coordinator to aid and assist hospital employees in the management of prevention, identification, and control of infections in patients and staff.Key RequirementsRegistration with SANC as a Registered NurseCertificate or Diploma in Infection ControlInfection Prevention & Control Trained non-negotiableCompliance with the SANC Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses and all other applicable Health Care Legislation.Intermediate computer literacy in the Microsoft Office SuitePrevious exposure to financial budgetingKey ResponsibilitiesPlan, develop and implement an infection control programme for the hospital using basic infection control standardsManage the prevention, identification, and control of infections in patients and staffReview of environmental hygiene, cleanliness, and the care of linen and waste regularly and document results for discussion with hospital management.Notify the Department of Health timeously of diseases where applicableAdminister hepatitis B immunisation to all exposure-prone employees according to policy.Investigate all injuries on duty.Maintain and update infection control files available to staff.Plan and implement the procedure used to identify and investigate an outbreak of infection (either community or hospital-acquired) using accepted infection control standardsTo make available all equipment needed for infectious diseases and revise all policies, procedures, and standards regularly.Ensure the provision of protective clothing for all staff and members of the public when needed.Supply appropriate and reliable disinfectants, sterilants and monitoring equipment and ensure that staff understand the use of these items.Please email your CV to response "at" (URL Removed) or call Tarren on (Phone Number Removed);.Desired SkillsCertificate or Diploma in Infection ControlDesired Qualification Level & AccreditationsDiplomaSouth African Nursing Council
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