Nursing

Registered Nurse (Infection Prevention and Control)

Reference No. GHK-RN/IPC

Job Descriptions

  • Conduct daily infection surveillance and closely monitor infectious disease cases to identify trends and risks
  • Ensure accurate triage, patient cohorting, and appropriate isolation placement to prevent cross-infection
  • Manage IPC plans for individual high-risk patients, including those with multidrug-resistant organisms
  • Ensure proper implementation and rigorous enforcement of IPC measures across clinical areas to safeguard patients and staff
  • Support safe clinical operations by auditing compliance with hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning standards
  • Develop hospital policies in line with international guidelines and occupational health regulations to prevent healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks
  • Maintain precise documentation of surveillance data, intervention outcomes, and outbreak investigations
  • Supervise and coach junior nurses and HCAs on infection control practices, including isolation protocols and spill management
  • Deliver targeted education on infection prevention to patients, families, and staff during high-risk periods and organize health promotion activities
  • Maintain clear communication with doctors, multidisciplinary teams, patients, and relatives regarding infection risks and precautions
  • Perform outbreak investigations, policy updates, and other infection control duties as assigned.
  • Perform other duties assigned

Requirements

  • Holder of a valid Registered Nurse Practicing Certificate (Part 1) issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong
  • Preferably with Degree in Nursing
  • BLS bi-yearly recertification
  • Clinical and technical competency
  • Specific experience in surveillance, outbreak investigation, and implementing infection prevention strategies is preferred
  • Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, knowledge of current trends in nursing practice
  • Fluent in spoken and written English and Chinese Languages
  • Good customer service skills
  • Good interpersonal skills


*Gleneagles always prioritizes staff’s well-being and work-life balance. Join us now to enjoy our enhanced leave package with Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, etc! We also offers Voluntary Provident Fund Scheme - employer's contributions including MPF equal to 8% of employee's basic salary, with no cap. Join us and let us be your long-term partner through your journey of career development!