Nurse Clinician (Infection Control)

Nestled in the heart of Tengah Forest Town, the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will be an exciting and innovative health campus with a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care. As part of National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, this state-of-the-art facility is slated to be ready by early 2030s. Intricately connected with the surrounding community, TGCH offers you the opportunity to create a healthcare facility of the future, tightly integrated with the residents and nature. As a people-focused organisation, we believe in respect and recognition. By harnessing the passion and strength of our team and putting them at the core of our culture, we create a nurturing environment to excel and deliver fulfilling care. Be part of our groundbreaking team to bring our vision to life – a hospital in a forest, and a healing oasis within the hospital. Join #TeamTengah #GrowWithUs #TGCH #TGCHFamily Nurse Clinician (Infection Control) (Tengah General and Community Hospital) Job Description: Leadership Management • Provide visionary leadership to nursing staff, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. • Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and development of nursing personnel, ensuring the highest standards of clinical competence and professionalism. • Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics for nursing staff, and provide regular feedback and coaching to support their growth and success. Clinical Oversight • Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and other department heads to develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and standards of care. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing practice, patient safety, and quality improvement. • Monitor patient outcomes, clinical indicators, and patient satisfaction metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions. • Acts as a resource person to nurse manager /clinician/educator on clinical nursing and nursing training matters and issues for the specialty. • Leads in the implementation of best evidence to patient care and nursing practices. • Develops and evaluates practice policies and guidelines and nursing standards in consultation / collaboration with specialty nurses, nurse managers and doctors. Quality Improvement • Lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, clinical outcomes, and the patient experience. • Conduct regular audits, reviews, and performance evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement and implement evidence-based practices. • Engage nursing staff in quality improvement projects, promoting a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability. Education and Training • Develop and implement comprehensive orientation, training, and continuing education programs for nursing staff to ensure competency and compliance with regulatory requirements. • Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to nursing staff, promoting professional growth and development. • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and communication to enhance care coordination and clinical outcomes. Hospital Setup • Play a key role in the setup and operationalization of nursing services for the new hospital, including staffing plans, workflow design, and policy development. • Collaborate with architects, designers, and facility planners to ensure the integration of nursing units and infrastructure with clinical best practices and patient-centered care models. • Establish systems and processes for inventory management, equipment procurement, and infection control to support safe and efficient nursing operations from the outset. Infection Control Expertise • Provide expert leadership in infection prevention and control, ensuring adherence to evidence-based standards and policies. Optimize resource allocation including facilities, training programs, and materials while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across all departments. • Drive continuous improvement in infection prevention compliance throughout TGCH. • Coordinate emergency response, outbreak preparedness, investigation, and containment measures. • Develop comprehensive infection prevention frameworks and assess organizational needs. Core Functions Advisory Services : Expert guidance on infection prevention matters. Data Management : Collect, analyze and maintain IPC surveillance data. Quality Assurance : Conduct systematic audits including hand hygiene and environmental assessments. Education & Training: Design targeted infection control programs for all staff levels. Committee Coordination: Facilitate Infection Control Committee meetings and strategic planning. Policy Development: Create and update infection prevention ...