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Assists in surveillance and epidemiologic investigation
Provides support to the senior infection preventionist in performing outbreak investigations
Prevents and controls the transmission of infectious agents
Provides infectious disease disaster plan education and training to the staff
Demonstrates knowledge for early detection of an infectious disease disaster through active or passive surveillance
Liaises with senior infection preventionist for recommending strategies for handling potentially contagious individuals and implementing environmental controls to prevent or limit the emergence or spread of communicable diseases
Maintains knowledge of effective interventions that can be implemented when standard practices cannot be achieved during a disaster (when resources may be limited).
Monitors pandemic alerts issued by DOH CDC, MOH, WHO, etc., if a pandemic is declared
Facilitates communication and implementation of necessary precautions applicable to the physical setting.
Performs process and/or outcome surveillance activities to identify infections that cause or have the potential to cause an outbreak
Participates in epidemiological investigation
Implements routine practices and precautions to prevent the transmission of infection
Maintains confidentiality and security of patient, family, and organization information in accordance with the confidentiality policy
Liaises closely with medical and nursing staff in ensuring that all notifiable diseases are reported to DOH.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team by providing effective communication and timely feedback in improving quality and patient safety.
Assists in-patient and environmental risk documenting and documenting corrective action to improve patient outcomes as required.
Participates in the implementation of evidence-based practice to promote clinical knowledge and a research-based clinical practice environment.
Performs infection prevention and control audits and reviews as required to minimize risk and improve the safety of patients, visitors, or healthcare workers.
Participates in risk assessment and management in the organization for TB, Blood borne pathogens, environmental, safety, and renovation/construction projects.
Demonstrates knowledge of current infection prevention and control strategies and organizational policies.
Participates in product evaluation and cost containment projects as indicated
Engages in health promotion activities in the organization and community
Participate in reviewing policies and procedures which promote consistent adherence to evidence-based infection control practices which minimize transmission of pandemic infection diseases
Participates in ongoing educational and research programs within the organization.
Monitor the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis for surgical site infection.
Accountabilities
Collaborates with senior infection preventionist for providing advice to occupational health, laboratory staff, and the risk manager in the event of a blood-borne pathogen and body fluid exposure incident or any other Infection Prevention and Control issue.
Monitors and continuous surveillance of identified healthcare-associated infection clinical indicators and participate in using this data to prioritize the infection prevention and control program.
Assists in producing infection prevention and control reports and surveillance monitoring in a timely manner (i.e., monthly).
Required
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia or Degree in Midwifery or equivalent
Valid/current national license
BLS
Licensing: DOH license in Nursing
Desired
N.A.
Specialist Certifications: Required:
N.A.
Desired
Certified in Infection Control (CIC) (i.e.
Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology or equivalent) and maintain certification status
Certified proof of yearly CME
Continuous post-graduate courses
Experience
Required
NLT 2 years clinical experience post qualification in an appropriate setting
Skills in the use of Microsoft (e.g., word, excel, and PowerPoint)
Desired
N.A.
Provides support to the senior infection preventionist in performing outbreak investigations
Prevents and controls the transmission of infectious agents
Provides infectious disease disaster plan education and training to the staff
Demonstrates knowledge for early detection of an infectious disease disaster through active or passive surveillance
Liaises with senior infection preventionist for recommending strategies for handling potentially contagious individuals and implementing environmental controls to prevent or limit the emergence or spread of communicable diseases
Maintains knowledge of effective interventions that can be implemented when standard practices cannot be achieved during a disaster (when resources may be limited).
Monitors pandemic alerts issued by DOH CDC, MOH, WHO, etc., if a pandemic is declared
Facilitates communication and implementation of necessary precautions applicable to the physical setting.
Performs process and/or outcome surveillance activities to identify infections that cause or have the potential to cause an outbreak
Participates in epidemiological investigation
Implements routine practices and precautions to prevent the transmission of infection
Maintains confidentiality and security of patient, family, and organization information in accordance with the confidentiality policy
Liaises closely with medical and nursing staff in ensuring that all notifiable diseases are reported to DOH.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team by providing effective communication and timely feedback in improving quality and patient safety.
Assists in-patient and environmental risk documenting and documenting corrective action to improve patient outcomes as required.
Participates in the implementation of evidence-based practice to promote clinical knowledge and a research-based clinical practice environment.
Performs infection prevention and control audits and reviews as required to minimize risk and improve the safety of patients, visitors, or healthcare workers.
Participates in risk assessment and management in the organization for TB, Blood borne pathogens, environmental, safety, and renovation/construction projects.
Demonstrates knowledge of current infection prevention and control strategies and organizational policies.
Participates in product evaluation and cost containment projects as indicated
Engages in health promotion activities in the organization and community
Participate in reviewing policies and procedures which promote consistent adherence to evidence-based infection control practices which minimize transmission of pandemic infection diseases
Participates in ongoing educational and research programs within the organization.
Monitor the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis for surgical site infection.
Accountabilities
Collaborates with senior infection preventionist for providing advice to occupational health, laboratory staff, and the risk manager in the event of a blood-borne pathogen and body fluid exposure incident or any other Infection Prevention and Control issue.
Monitors and continuous surveillance of identified healthcare-associated infection clinical indicators and participate in using this data to prioritize the infection prevention and control program.
Assists in producing infection prevention and control reports and surveillance monitoring in a timely manner (i.e., monthly).
Required
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia or Degree in Midwifery or equivalent
Valid/current national license
BLS
Licensing: DOH license in Nursing
Desired
N.A.
Specialist Certifications: Required:
N.A.
Desired
Certified in Infection Control (CIC) (i.e.
Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology or equivalent) and maintain certification status
Certified proof of yearly CME
Continuous post-graduate courses
Experience
Required
NLT 2 years clinical experience post qualification in an appropriate setting
Skills in the use of Microsoft (e.g., word, excel, and PowerPoint)
Desired
N.A.
Job Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a valid nursing license.
A minimum of two years of clinical experience is required, along with skills in Microsoft Office applications.
A minimum of two years of clinical experience is required, along with skills in Microsoft Office applications.
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