Registered Nurse Infection Control Co-ordinator

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa LetsLink Pty Ltd Full time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Recognise epidemiologically significant organisms for immediate review and investigation.
  • Plan and implement the procedure used to identify and investigate an outbreak of infection (either community or hospital acquired) using accepted infection control standards.
  • Implement, when needed, isolation protocols that are effective and understandable to all hospital personnel.
  • Maintain an up to date infection control file that is available and accessible to all nursing and housekeeping staff.
  • Maintain written and acceptable protocols for infectious diseases including VHF, SARS, Meningitis and Covid1
  • Supply appropriate and reliable disinfectants, sterilants and monitoring equipment and ensure that nursing and other staff understand the use of these items.
  • Ensure that there is a written quality insurance programme for infection control after a base line survey and that evaluation and remedial measure are in place.
  • Coordinate and drive quality improvement in infection prevention and control.
  • Demonstrate QIP projects utilising the quality methodology.
  • Incorporate research findings into practice through education and consultation.
  • Motivate and encourage staff to participate in research within their Scope of Practice.
  • Enforce staff dress code within and on leaving the Hospital.
  • Facilitate effective change and conflict management.
  • Orientation of new staff and students.

Skills and Requirements:

  • A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree).
  • Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
  • Compliance with the SANC Scope of Practice for a Registered Nurse and all other applicable Health Care Legislation.
  • Certificate or Diploma in Infection Control.
  • 2 3 years' experience in infection control and prevention.
  • Experience in the hospital environment will be highly advantageous.
  • Intermediate computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Comprehensive Understanding of Risk Management Processes & Occupational Health.
  • Knowledge of OHS Act, COID Act

Please view our website:
letslink dot co dot za and contact Gary.

Closing date of

Salary:
R30 000,00 - R75 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)


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