Company Overview

Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre is a 345-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, renowned for its advanced infrastructure, diverse specializations, and a strong legacy of excellence in healthcare and research, committed to delivering international standards of patient care.

Job Overview

The Infection Control Nurse will play a key role in safeguarding patient and staff safety at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre. This full-time, senior-level position is based in Mumbai and requires 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience. The role focuses on infection prevention initiatives and maintaining the highest standards of hospital epidemiology.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 7 years of professional nursing experience in infection prevention and control within a hospital setting.
• Comprehensive expertise in Infection Control (Mandatory skill) including development and monitoring of protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
• Proven ability in Hospital Epidemiology, understanding disease transmission patterns and implementing precautionary strategies to control outbreaks.
• Strong command of Surveillance Systems for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting infection trends for timely interventions and continuous improvement.
• Clinical Auditing skills for assessing compliance with infection control policies and presenting actionable recommendations for healthcare teams.
• Rigorous commitment to Patient Safety initiatives, engaging in training, procedure reviews, and continuous education for prevention practices.
• Experience with Outbreak Management including rapid response coordination, containment measures, and interdepartmental communication during incidents.
• Excellent communication skills for education, reporting, and updates tailored to staff, patients, and families regarding infection prevention.
• Keen attention to detail, analytical thinking, and data-driven decision making to support evidence-based infection control standards.
• Ability to mentor and advise teams, promoting a culture of safety and compliance with latest infection control guidelines in a multi-speciality environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection control policies to ensure compliance with best practice standards and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular clinical audits to assess adherence to infection prevention protocols and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive surveillance systems for monitoring infection rates, trends, and outcomes across all hospital departments.
• Lead and coordinate investigations and management of hospital-acquired infection outbreaks, ensuring prompt containment and reporting.
• Educate clinical and support staff on infection control measures through training, workshops, and ongoing communication initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital management, quality, and clinical teams to develop strategies for patient safety improvements.
• Review and analyze surveillance data, generating reports and presenting findings to relevant stakeholders for informed decision making.
• Participate in accreditation activities and contribute to compliance with local, national, and international infection control standards.
• Serve as an expert resource for advice on infection prevention practices, providing guidance during new clinical program launches and risk assessments.
• Mentor and support junior staff in career development, infection control competencies, and continual performance improvement.