Registered Nurse (RN) – Infection Prevention and Control Manager

Job Advert Summary

Our client, a leader in the private healthcare industry, is urgently looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) / Professional Nurse (PN) with work experience in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). This is an opportunity to work a 3 month contract at a private hospital in Cape Town.

Working hours will be Mon to Friday from 06:30 to 15:30 approximately.

Join our dynamic team today to take advantage of the range of benefits we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible payment options
• Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa
• Complimentary indemnity cover at specified clients

Minimum Requirements

• Registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse
• Available immediately
• Preferably own transport
• 3 - 5 years working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner
• 1 - 2 years IPC related work, supervision of a small team
• Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)
• Formal IPC course / Post Graduate diploma in IPC (will serve as an advantage)

Duties and Responsibilities

• MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB : To ensure the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme at hospital level

  KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

  • Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control
  • Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings
  • Manage and oversee IPC audits and ensure compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements
  • Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material
  • Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager)
  • Manage key stakeholder relations