About the role
Infection control nurses are specialized in the field of healthcare hygiene and work preventively to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections. They often have a basic education as a nurse complemented with further education in healthcare hygiene or infection control. Their expertise is crucial for maintaining high patient safety and for preventing the spread of infections within healthcare services.Responsibilities
Infection control nurses are responsible for developing and implementing procedures and guidelines for good hygiene practices. They conduct risk assessments, educate healthcare staff, and follow up on hygiene-related issues. Their work also involves participating in contact tracing and taking action during outbreaks of healthcare-associated infections.Skills and tools
Infection control nurses must have a strong knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, and infection control. They use statistical software to analyze data and educational materials to inform staff. Communication skills, educational proficiency, and accuracy are central skills in their professional role. Common competencies demanded by employers are utvecklingsarbete, mikrobiologi and smittskydd.