Infection Control Nurse (HPC/RN 4) - Percy Junor Hospital

Summary

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 PERCY JUNOR HOSPITAL: Infection Control Nurse (HPC/RN 4) Within the scope of the infection control team, the post holder will operationally lead the prevention and control of infection within the assigned institution by: Directing and administering Infection Control programmes for Nursing, Medical, Paramedical, and other support groups in the health facility. Providing infection prevention and control advice and support to staff, patients, and visitors. Leading the development of education and training programmes for all disciplines of staff in relation to infection control to improve compliance with a focus on best practice. Leading the development, implementation, and auditing of infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Identifying the occurrence of outbreaks and investigating disease patterns. 💰Basic Salary: $5,863,044 - $6,969,317 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Management/Administration:

  • • Leads the development of an annual Infection Prevention and Control work plan reflecting the priorities identified through the audits conducted.
  • • Leads the compilation of Infection Control Reports as appropriate.
  • • Reports to relevant authorities (e.g., Hospital Administration, Regional Health Authority, and Ministry of Health Epidemiology Unit) on a weekly/monthly basis regarding reportable diseases and infections, and interventions such as eradication and fumigation.
  • • Leads the development and implementation of an annual audit (more frequent if necessary). This includes development of audit tools, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
  • • Contributes to and participates in national programs of audit and research on communicable and non-communicable diseases.

• Clinical:

  • • Provides infection control advice, support, and information to all healthcare personnel, patients, and visitors to minimize the spread of infection.
  • • Conducts 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.
  • • Takes lead responsibility for the Infection Control Manual.

• Education & Training:

  • • Develops training programs in keeping with local priorities and national directives.
  • • Conducts education and training programs for all levels and disciplines of staff.
  • • Provides infection control resources for staff, patients, and visitors and promotes interest in the control of infection.
  • • Educates, advises, and informs patients, visitors, and members of the general public on infection prevention and control.

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of Public Health and Epidemiology
• • Knowledge of current trends in Infection Prevention and Control
• • Skill in conducting audits of compliance
• • Ability to institute and conduct Risk Assessment
• • Knowledge of techniques for data collection.
• • Skill in conducting disease surveillance

Qualifications

• • 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.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Required to stand and walk for extended hours

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025 to: Assistant Human Resource Officer Percy Junor Hospital Spalding P.O., Clarendon 📧 Email: percyjunorjobs@gmail.com ℹ️ Subject: Infection Control Nurse (HPC/RN 4) **PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING** ⚠️ **IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**

About Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)

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.

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