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Servisource is seeking to hire an experienced Infection Prevention and Control Lead (CNM3) to join our client’s facility in providing strategic, operational, and professional leadership for all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control.

The post-holder is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a comprehensive IPC programme aligned with HIQA, HSE, CHKS, and national best practice guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership and Governance

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the hospital's IPC programme in line with HIQA National Standards, HSE guidelines, and CHKS/JAG accreditation requirements.
• Act as the designated IPC lead, providing expert advice and consultation to clinical teams, management, and external stakeholders including HIQA and the HSE.
• Provide professional leadership and act as a role model for best practice in IPC.
• Chair or co-chair the Hospital Infection Control Committee, ensuring terms of reference, meeting frequency, and reporting lines are maintained.
• Provide regular, evidence-based reports on IPC performance to the Quality and Safety Committee, Clinical Governance Committee, and Executive Management Team.
• Ensure the hospital's IPC risk register is current, that controls are proportionate, and that emerging risks are escalated in a timely manner.
• Establish effective communication and referral pathways for IPC concerns.
• Advise on the care and management of patients with communicable diseases.
• Support and supervise the implementation of isolation and transmission-based precautions.
• Advise on patient transfers to isolation facilities in consultation with medical and nursing teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and structured reviews of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) incidents, including surgical site infections (SSI), C. difficile, MRSA, and blood stream infections.

Policy, Procedure, and Standards

• Develop, review, and ratify all IPC-related policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with current best evidence, HIQA, and HSE standards, ensuring scheduled review cycles are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with the National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (HIQA, 2009, updated guidance as applicable).
• Support staff in the implementation of IPC Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Guidelines and SOPs (PPPGs).
• Identify areas of IPC risk and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

Essential Requirements:

• Current, active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) on the General and/or Children's and General register without restriction.
• Maintenance of registration in good standing throughout employment.
• Hold a recognised post-graduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control (Level 9 or equivalent on the National Framework of Qualifications), OR hold a recognised IPC specialist qualification (e.g., CIC, CIPS) with substantial demonstrable IPC experience.
• Hold or be working towards a management qualification at Level 8 or above OR have equivalent management experience at CNM 2 or above in an IPC or related clinical governance role.
• Minimum of five years' post-registration nursing experience, of which a significant proportion has been in an IPC specialist or CNM 2 role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading IPC programmes in an acute healthcare setting.
• Experience of HCAI surveillance methodology, audit, and quality improvement.
• Experience of working with regulatory and accreditation bodies (HIQA, CHKS, or equivalent).
• Proven track record in policy development and implementation.
• Experience of delivering education and training to multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in a private acute or independent hospital sector context.
• Familiarity with CHKS accreditation standards and JAG endoscopy standards.
• Experience in antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
• Knowledge of healthcare risk management frameworks.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IPS — Infection Prevention Society).
• Experience with new build/building extensions/building renovations.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary packages based on experience and place of work. 
• Full-time permanent contracts. 
• Dedicated candidate support during your application and after placement. 
• No placement fees, 100% FREE RECRUITMENT. 

If you’re an experienced and dedicated nurse seeking a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. 
Apply today!

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Pay: From €72,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

• NMBI (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person