Infection Control Nurse

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) is currently seeking to employ an Infection Control Nurse for the Cornwall Regional Hospital Reporting to the Director of Nursing Services.

Location: Cornwall Regional Hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Masters in Public Health or Community Health would be an asset.
• Minimum of one (1) year working experience in a similar capacity.
• Current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Core Functions

• Detecting and recording the occurrence of nosocomial infections throughout the hospital on a systematic and current basis.
• Analyzing surveillance reports for presentation to infection control sub-committee.
• Advising hospital personnel about the policies related to infection control.
• Initiating epidemiological investigation of all significant cluster of infection.
• Developing and implementing improved infection control measures.
• Developing and maintaining close liaison with the local health department in the reporting and investigating of infectious diseases cases in the hospital.
• Developing and conducting in-service training programmes related to the prevention and control of nosocomial and other infectious disease.
• Evaluating the state of environmental cleanliness by liaising with responsible departments in the hospital.

Specific Knowledge Required

• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent team work skills
• Strong observational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of epidemiology principles

Note

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

Contact

The Director

Human Resource and Industrial Relations

Western Regional Health Authority

Mt. Salem

P.O. Box 900

St. James

 

Fax: (876) 952-4074

Email: jobs@wrha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed