Cpl Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced Liaison Nurse in Infection Prevention for a private clinic in South Dublin. The successful candidate will coordinate the hospital-wide infection prevention control programme to ensure effective measures are developed, implemented and maintained.
This includes developing and implementing programmes to identify, track and trend organisation-wide issues that could put patients, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff at risk.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and direction for all staff in relation to infection prevention and control initiatives
* Participate in education and research requirements
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with specialist and professional teams within the Hospital to prevent and control infections.
Requirements:
* Registered Nurse/Midwife with current NMBI registration to practice
* Level 8 post-registration National Qualifications Authority of Ireland major academic award (or equivalent) relevant to Infection Prevention Control nursing or other clinically related qualification specific to the area of infection prevention control
* Minimum 5 years of post-registration experience with 2 years in Infection Prevention and Control
* Evidence of critical appraisal and utilisation of research to maintain and improve patient care
* Excellent written and verbal skills – Fluent in English
* Able to build good relationships with patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
* Ability to recognise and diffuse potentially difficult situations
* Organisational skills for coordination and provision of care needs of patients
* Able to work as part of a team and provide verbal and written reports on patient condition
* Demonstrate teaching and presentation skills