Website Melomed Private Hospitals
Our Hospitals endeavours to create a statement of confidence in the health development sector. Being the largest wholly owned Private Hospital Group in the private health care industry in the Western Cape, the company prides itself to provide World Class medical facilities, which are accessible t… read moreo the local communities in Cape Town and Richards Bay. Our patients' health and recovery are our utmost priority and we ensure our medical team provide the best patient outcomes. OurMission Melomed Private Hospitals mission is to create environments which enable the highest level of quality private healthcare and to maximise investment potential in partnership with strategic service providers and patient-focused employees. Unit 6 & 8, Melomed Office Park, 0A Punters Way, Kenilworth, Cape Town, 7708
Description
Comply with legislation’s & Bylaws relating to the infection prevention & control portfolio & waste management (HCRW)
Chair of the Infection Control committee meetings monthly – Link nurses
Member of the Antibiotic stewardship forum
Investigation of all Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI)
Compile & Implement disease outbreak interventions
Review infection control practices in the hospital, simplify and streamline processes
Assist compiling, Implementation & compliance monitoring of IPC policies & work procedures
Laboratory surveillance & identifying risks organisms
Reporting of notifiable diseases to the relevant authorities
Implementation & compliance monitoring of the relevant best care always bundle
Waste management operational functions
Conduct and manage compliance of internal and external audits
Provide inhouse training needs in the abovementioned portfolio
Requirements
SANC registration as a registered nurse
Infection Prevention & Control Qualification (certificate/ diploma/ experience)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
Commitment to initiate and implement Infection prevention & control improvement programmes.
Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Apply via company website ( https://www.melomed.co.za ) or
melomed.mcidirecthire.com