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Job Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The role of the Infection Control Nurse is to ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is addressed in all HealthPlus Medical Services and reflected throughout all activities related to healthcare provision. Have the authority to challenge inappropriate practice; To act as an Infection Prevention and Control resource for the organization and liaise with the Quality Department.<\/p>\n

Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Requires a current RN license with BSN of 4 years in nursing \/midwifery with a diploma in infection prevention and control.
\nPreferred or Masters in Public Health (MPH)degree or in infection prevention and control from a four-year college or university.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Coordinates infection control activities including surveillance, proactive approaches to reduce infection risks.
\n\u2022 Have the authority to challenge inappropriate practice
\n\u2022 Review and develop Infection Prevention and Control policy and procedure as required
\n\u2022 Assess the impact of all existing and new policies on infections and make recommendations for change;
\n\u2022 Identify, control and investigate outbreaks in collaboration with the Committee members
\n\u2022 Conduct Infection Control Audits on a regular basis to ensure compliance with Infection
\n\u2022 Control best practice within the health service
\n\u2022 Participate in the staff immunization and post exposure program including provision of immunization, counselling, and data management
\n\u2022 Undertake -surveillance programs including gathering, entering, interpreting and presentation of data
\n\u2022 Strives to maintain current knowledge, advising the committee, the organization of new and emerging infection control practices
\n\u2022 Assist with product evaluation as appropriate
\n\u2022 Develop annual Quality and Business plans for Infection Control
\n\u2022 Participate in the Quality Improvement process, including the initiation and participation in Infection Control activities
\n\u2022 Participate in relevant committees\/project teams
\n\u2022 Act as a resource to provide information, resolve infections control problems
\n\u2022 Ensure all cases of communicable diseases are reported to the appropriate authorities and maintain records.
\n\u2022 Participate effectively in the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) committee.
\n\u2022 Participate in the infection control risk assessment (ICRA) during any renovation, construction and demolition activities within HealthPlus.<\/p>\n

Professional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Demonstrate ability to set priorities
\n\u2022 Ensure accuracy and completeness of work performed. Submit reports , and conclude assigned projects\/ tasks within the deadline
\n\u2022 Ensures that the department is meeting the Key Performance Indicators based on their Operational Targets
\n\u2022 Demonstrates flexibility & dependability
\n\u2022 Accepts and completes other assigned duties and responsibilities
\n\u2022 Participates in educational activities\/training , which contribute towards professional growth
\n\u2022 Incorporates knowledge of legal and ethical consideration in job
\n\u2022 Maintains a professional image of self
\n\u2022 Arrives to work dressed in a professional manner
\n\u2022 Approaches situations and day to day activities in a positive manner which avoids antagonism
\n\u2022 Demonstrates ability to lead groups evident by atmosphere of teamwork, efforts to obtain input of others involved in planned activity and lack of internal conflict
\n\u2022 Remains calm under stressful situations using logical and sound judgement to choose appropriate course of action as evident by observation
\n\u2022 Demonstrates effective communication skills. Both verbal an written communications are clear, concise, complete and accurate
\n\u2022 Wears unobstructed HealthPlus identification badge at all times while on duty to identify self to patients, visitors, physicians and co \u2013 workers
\n\u2022 Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information. Converses in appropriate locations
\n\u2022 Accepts and respects other\u2019s colleague\u2019s religion, profession, level of education, gender and any other differences
\n\u2022 Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time; uses computerized punch time system correctly.<\/p>\n

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