Infection Control Nurse

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the  Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at the  Mandeville Regional Hospital: Infection Control Nurse (HPC/RN 4) – 1 Vacant Position

Salary range $5,863,044 - $6,969,317 per annum plus any allowance(s) attached to the post

Reporting to the Director of Nursing Services, the  successful candidate will direct and administer  Infection Control programmes for Nursing, Medical, Paramedical and other support groups in the  health facility.

Requirements

• Certificate/Diploma/B.Sc. in General Nursing and Certificate in Midwifery from  accredited schools of Nursing and  Midwifery;
• Six (6) – Eight (8) years of clinical practice  to proficiency level as Registered Nurse,  Registered Midwife with assignment as  Nurse/Ward Manager for at least three (3)  years;
• Registration with the Nursing Council of  Jamaica as a Registered Nurse and  Registered Midwife;
• Approved certification in Nursing  Administration (course duration should not  be less than 4 months);
• Certification in Infection Control.

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Leading the development of an Annual  Infection Prevention and Control work plan reflecting the priorities identified through  the audits conducted;
• Leading the compilation of Infection  Control Reports as appropriate;
• Reporting to relevant authorities` i.e.  Hospital Administration, Regional Health  Authority, and Ministry of Health  Epidemiology Unit on weekly/monthly  basis reportable diseases and infections,  and interventions such as eradication and  fumigation;
• Leading the development and  implementation of an annual audit (more frequent if necessary). This includes development of audit tools, data collection, analysis and dissemination.
• Contributing to and participating in national programmes of audit and research on communicable and noncommunicable  diseases;
• Evaluating and monitoring new infection  prevention and control programmes;
• Scheduling and facilitating the timely  meetings of the Infection Control  Committee;
• Updating the Infection Control committee  on new epidemiologic trends and points of  interest in relation to diseases and  infections;
• Assisting in developing and maintaining  close liaison with the Local Health  Department/ Parish Council in the reporting and investigation of infectious  disease cases in the hospital;
• Instituting a system for Risk Assessment of patients and staff with regard to infection.

Clinical

• Providing infection control advice, support  and information to all healthcare personnel, patients and visitors to  minimize the spread of infection;
• Conducting active surveillance throughout  the health facility to detect and record the  occurrence of hospital acquired infections  on a systematic and current basis. Provides relevant information to patients, relatives and carers who have acquired an infection whilst in hospital e.g. the need for barrier nursing and the management of an  infection within the family context to  prevent spread;
• Taking lead responsibility for the Infection  Control Manual;
• Ensuring that all necessary policies and  procedures are developed, updated and  disseminated;
• Ensuring that all staff have access to the  manual and that infection control  procedures are implemented and  maintained effectively throughout the  hospital.

Education and Training

• Developing training programmes in keeping with local priorities and national  directives;
• Conducting education and training  programmes for all levels and disciplines of staff;
• Providing infection control resources for  staff, patients and visitors and promotes  interest in the control of infection;
• Educating, advising and informing  patients, visitors and members of the  general public on infection prevention and  control.

Research

• Initiating and carrying out infection control research;
• Supporting infection control research and  encourages stakeholders;
• Participating in nursing and multi-disciplinary research;
• Preparing and documenting infection  control data of an administrative and  clinical nature with appropriate analysis,  interpretation and recommendations.

Policies and Procedures

• Adhering to administrative and nursing  policies and practices of infection control;
• Complying with the organisation`s risk  management programme including timely  and accurate accident / incident reporting.

General 

• Is responsible and accountable for her  own professional growth and development;
• Participates in professional organization;
• Works with voluntary and non- governmental organizations for the  benefits of the agency/institution and the community.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of the Professional  Nursing Theory and Practice;
• Excellent knowledge of the Principles of  Hospital Administration Techniques of  modern management;
• Excellent knowledge of Nursing, health  and related legislation;
• Excellent knowledge of National Health  and organizational Policy;
• Excellent knowledge of Infection Control  principles and practices;
• Knowledge of Life, Behavioural, Natural,  Medical Sciences, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Therapeutics Research Methodology;
• Excellent knowledge of Public Health &  Epidemiology;
• Knowledge of Current Trends in Infection  Prevention and Control;
• Working knowledge of the Staff Orders  and the Human Resource Policies and  Procedures;
• Strong interpersonal and communication  skills;
• Good problem solving and decision- making skills;
• Excellent planning and organizing skills;
• Good teamwork and cooperation skills.

Special conditions

• Required to work beyond normal working  hours;
• Required to meet critical deadlines;
• Exposure to confidential and sensitive  information;
• Exposure to infectious diseases.

Salary

• Scale: $5,863,044 - $6,969,317 per annum plus any allowance (s) attached to the post

Note

Applications letters along with detailed resume should be sent no later than February 14, 2025.

Important: We will only accept applications by email.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Senior Human Resource Officer 
Mandeville Regional Hospital

32 Hargreaves Avenue,
Mandeville P.O., Manchester
Jamaica.

 

Fax: (876) 625-8493

Email: jobsmrh@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed