Nursing Sister- Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Hospital / Nursing / Healthcare
About the Employer
Job Description
WE ARE HIRING!
NURSING SISTER- INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL UNIT
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
We are looking for a dynamic, energetic individual who would like to take on challenges and join with our winning team.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Registered Nurse qualification recognized in Sri Lanka.
- Valid registration with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council or PHSRC
- Relevant nursing experience in a supervisory or senior nursing position.
- Experience or formal training in Infection Prevention & Control will be an advantage.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Good knowledge of current infection prevention and patient safety practices.
- Ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and coordinate infection prevention and control activities across the hospital.
- Monitor compliance with hospital infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conduct regular infection control surveillance, audits, and assessments.
- Monitor and promote proper hand hygiene practices and the appropriate use of PPE.
- Coordinate the prevention, identification, and management of healthcare-associated infections.
- Provide education, training, and guidance to nursing and other healthcare staff on infection prevention practices.
- Monitor environmental hygiene, waste management, sterilization, disinfection, and safe handling of clinical materials.
- Maintain accurate infection control records, statistics, reports, and documentation.
- Participate in infection control committee meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support the development, implementation, and review of infection prevention policies and guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, laboratory, housekeeping, and other relevant departments to maintain high standards of patient safety.
WHY JOIN NINEWELLS?
- Attractive remuneration package based on qualifications & experience
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Professional and supportive work environment
- Continuous learning and training programs
- Employee recognition and wellbeing benefits
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused with a service excellence mindset
- Strong leadership and team management ability
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, organized and able to meet deadlines
APPLY NOW
If you are the right candidate, send your CV with two non-related referees to [email protected]
We welcome you to join the Ninewells Family to make a meaningful difference.
Contact us: +94 70 635 0103
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
No. 55/1, Kirimandala Mawatha, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
