Infection Prevention Specialist

SUMMARY:
Infection Prevention Specialist

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a well-reputed private Hospital, requires an Infection Prevention Specialist. In this role you will evaluate Implement an infection prevention plan aligned to the business objectives of the business unit; and based on the historic facility experience, incidents and audit findings and Life Healthcare national targets.

• Lead the Infection Prevention Committee and direct reporting must be able to set the business unit Infection Prevention targets with the Nursing team.
• Comply with legal and company requirements through internal audits and the hazardous biological agent risk assessment.
• Participate in and manage the close out of findings of the Department of Health inspection.
• Participate in and manage the close out of findings of the external and internal QMS reviews.
• Surveillance and reporting to minimise infection prevention risk.

• Patient and environmental risks identified and mitigated.
• Monitor and assess high risk patients to minimise infection risk.
• Monitor and assess the environment to identify and minimise infection risk.
• Consult with relevant subject matter experts in order to take appropriate remedial action and monitor effectiveness.
• Communicate infection risks, trends and actions to the MANCO, Unit Managers, Medical Advisory Committee, and Quality Review Committee.

Requirements

• Qualified Infection Prevention and Control Specialist
• SANC registration- up to date
• Sound clinical Infection prevention knowledge.
• Experience in a specialist unit advantageous
• Agree to do the 2 day job profile induction programme (within 1 month) as well as the 3 day IP introductory course (within 3 months)
• Excellent basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry

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