Infection Control Nurse (SSN)

• Palliative Care Provider
• Part of Inter-disciplinary Specialist Care Team
• Collaborative Working Environment

Responsibilities:

• Collect, correlate, analyse and evaluate all surveillance data for infection control purposes.
• Establish and implement infection control and employee health programme.
• Conduct annual competency assessment of staff on infection control practices.
• Check staff practices in relation to the hospices infection practices and correct any non-conforming practices by reinforcing good clinical practices.
• Conduct hand hygiene and environmental audit.
• Implement and conduct in-service education to staff on infection control practices and matters.
• Assist in the development and implementation of any improved infection control measures as approved by the Infection Control Committee.
• Provide guidance to staff on infection control matters.
• Assist in the management of all outbreaks involving the hospice.
• Organise Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain all minutes.
• Perform any other duties as and when assigned.

Requirements:

• At least a Diploma in Nursing from the local Polytechnic and registered with Singapore Nursing Board. Post-registration experience in a hospital or hospice setting preferred.
• Formal infection prevention and control training or appointment as an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse or have Certificate of Accomplishment in Infection Control Committee Lead will be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications will be an advantage
• Passion to serve and provide excellent customer service to various stakeholders.
• Meticulous and accurate.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management.
• Willing to contribute as an effective team-player.
• Able to perform under pressure.