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St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital Identity verifiedGovernment agency · verified employer · 11 open roles

Infection Control Nurse (HPC/RN 4)

SalaryNot givenThe notice gives no figure
WhereSt. Ann's BaySt. Mary Health Department and St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital
SectorHealthcare
What to sendNot namedSend your resume, and any certificate it mentions.
2 days leftCloses Wed 21 Oct

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About the role

St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital is advertising the post of Infection Control Nurse (HPC/RN 4).

From the employer’s notice, as advertised.

What you’ll do

A. management/administration

priorities identified through the audits conducted

Administration, on weekly/ monthly basis reportable diseases and infections, and interventions such as eradication and fumigation.

This includes development of audit tools, data collection, analysis and dissemination.

communicable and non-communicable diseases.

in relation to diseases and infections.

Council in the reporting and investigation of infectious disease cases in the hospital

control. Ensures its implementation in all clinical areas in line with evidence-based practice

including procurement of items, maintenance etc.

documentation

  • Leads the development of an Annual Infection Prevention and Control work plan reflecting the
  • Leads the compilation of Infection Control Reports as appropriate
  • Reports to relevant authorities i.e. Hospital Administration, Health Department
  • Leads the development and implementation of an annual audit (more frequent if necessary).
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  • Contributes to and participates in National Programmes of audit and research on
  • Evaluates and monitor new infection prevention and control programmes.
  • Schedules and facilitates the timely meetings of the Infection Control Committee
  • Updates the Infection Control Committee on new epidemiologic trends and points of interest
  • Assists in developing and maintaining close liaison with the Local Health Department/ Parish
  • Institutes a system for Risk Assessment of patients, clients and staff with regard to infection
  • Ensures that prevention and control of infection is a component of all related programmes,
  • Establishes and manages a clinical equipment cleaning system with the requisite tools for

B. clinical

personnel, patients, clients and visitors to minimize the spread of infection.

occurrence of hospital acquired infections on a systematic and current basis.

an infection whilst in hospital or health centre e.g. the need for barrier nursing and the management of an infection within the family context to prevent spread.

o Ensuring that all necessary policies and procedures are developed, updated and disseminated o Ensuring that all staff have access to the manual and that infection control procedures are implemented and maintained effectively throughout the hospital o Monitoring implementation of the manual by constructing and leading audits of compliance and programme improvements

infection prevention and control.

and mode of spread.

Infection Control / Public Health Team members

institutes the necessary changes for service improvement.

including relevant actions to mitigate risks and manage hazards

and Departmental/Ward Sister.

uses appropriate tools to identify problems, proposes and institutes change for service improvement.

  • Provides infection prevention and control advice, support and information to all healthcare
  • Conducts active surveillance throughout the health facility to detect and record the
  • Provides relevant information to patients, clients, relatives and care givers who have acquired
  • Takes lead responsibility for the Infection Prevention and Control Manual
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  • Ensures that all clinical and non-clinical services meet and comply with standards related to
  • Participates in the investigation of outbreaks of infections with particular reference to source
  • Advises relevant health personnel on pertinent measures for control in conjunction with other
  • Investigates complaints and adverse incidents which have implications for cross infection and
  • Institutes appropriate measures to ensure the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff,
  • Appraises the state of environmental cleanliness by liaising with local Public Health Inspector
  • Investigates complaints and adverse incidents which have implications for cross infections;

What they’re asking for

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

  • Registered Nurse with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience.
  • Certificate in Midwifery
  • Specialized training in Infection Prevention and Control
  • Certificate in Nursing Management
  • Three (3) years professional practice at a supervisory level

C. education & training

promotes interest in the control of infection.

infection prevention and control

diseases on the specific duties of health care personnel.

Implement research programmes, analyze and present findings.

  • Develops training programmes in keeping with local priorities and national directives
  • Conducts education and training programmes for all levels and disciplines of staff
  • Provides infection prevention and control resources for staff, patients, clients, visitors and
  • Educates, advises and informs patients, clients, visitors and members of the general public on
  • Conducts workshops, seminars, lectures that explicate the impact of communicable/ infectious
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  • Liaises with Infection Prevention and Control team members and develops research topics.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • 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.
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  • Skill in conducting disease surveillance

Good to know

Applications accompanied by resume should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 2026 October 21 to:

Director, Human Resource Management & Development North-East Regional Health Authority, 34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

  • Required to stand and walk for extended hours
More from the employer’s posting

Infection control nurse (hpc /rn 4)

The North-East Regional Health Authority , a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness, with responsibility for the management and delivery of public healt h services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland, is seeking to fill the following position at the St. Mary Health Department and St. Ann’s

Bay Regional Hospital

Infection Control Nurse (HPC/RN 4 – Level 13) - VACANT (Salary range $5,863,044 – $6,969,317 per annum)

Summary Reporting to the Senior Public Health Nurse or Director, Nursing Services, the incumbent will be responsible to operationally lead the prevention and control of infection within the assigned institution.

What you need to send

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