Nursing Sister

Nursing Sister – Ninewells Hospital (Pvt) Ltd

Job Overview

Ninewells Hospital (Pvt) Ltd is inviting applications from qualified and experienced nursing professionals for the position of Nursing Sister – Infection Prevention & Control Unit in Sri Lanka. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate hospital-wide infection prevention and control activities, promote patient safety, monitor compliance with infection control standards, and support continuous quality improvement.

This opportunity is suitable for registered nurses with supervisory or senior nursing experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety practices.

Position Details

Job Title: Nursing Sister – Infection Prevention & Control Unit

Company Name: Ninewells Hospital (Pvt) Ltd

Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Work Address: No. 55/1, Kirimandala Mawatha, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka

Job Category: Healthcare, Nursing, Infection Prevention & Control

Required Qualification: Recognized Registered Nurse qualification in Sri Lanka

Professional Registration: Valid registration with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC) or PHSRC

Required Experience: Relevant nursing experience in a supervisory or senior nursing position

Additional Advantage: Experience or formal training in Infection Prevention & Control

Employment Type: Not Specified

Application Email: careers@ninewellshospital.lk

Contact Number: +94 70 635 0103

Company Overview

Ninewells Hospital (Pvt) Ltd is a private healthcare institution in Sri Lanka committed to delivering quality healthcare services through professional medical, nursing, and support teams. The hospital emphasizes patient safety, infection prevention, professional standards, and effective collaboration across healthcare departments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognized Registered Nurse qualification in Sri Lanka.
• Valid registration with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC) or PHSRC, as stated in the vacancy advertisement.
• Relevant nursing experience in a supervisory or senior nursing position.
• Experience or formal training in Infection Prevention & Control will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of current infection prevention and patient safety practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to coordinate infection control activities and maintain compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate infection prevention and control activities across the hospital.
• Monitor compliance with hospital infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct regular infection control surveillance, audits, and assessments.
• Monitor and promote proper hand hygiene practices and the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate the prevention, identification, and management of healthcare-associated infections.
• Provide education, training, and guidance to nursing staff and other healthcare personnel on infection prevention practices.
• Monitor environmental hygiene, waste management, sterilization, disinfection, and the safe handling of clinical materials.
• Maintain accurate infection control records, statistics, reports, and documentation.
• Participate in infection control committee meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of infection prevention and control policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, laboratory, housekeeping, and other relevant departments to maintain high standards of patient safety.
• Promote compliance with infection control standards and contribute to continuous improvement in hospital practices.

Required Skills

• Infection prevention and control knowledge.
• Clinical nursing and patient safety expertise.
• Infection surveillance and risk assessment.
• Hospital hygiene and sterilization procedures.
• Leadership and team management.
• Staff training and professional guidance.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Documentation, reporting, and record management.
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Professional and supportive work environment.
• Continuous learning and training programmes.
• Employee recognition and wellness benefits.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV along with contact details of two non-related referees to the Human Resources Department.

Application Email: careers@ninewellshospital.lk

Email Subject: Nursing Sister – Infection Prevention & Control Unit

Contact Number: +94 70 635 0103

Postal Address:

Human Resources Department
Ninewell Hospital (Pvt) Ltd
No. 55/1, Kirimandala Mawatha
Narahenpita, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka

Website: www.ninewellshospital.lk

Applicants should mention the position applied for in the email subject line and include their nursing qualifications, professional registration details, supervisory experience, and any relevant infection prevention and control training in their CV.

Important Notes

• Applicants must possess a recognized nursing qualification and valid professional registration as specified in the advertisement.
• Relevant experience in a supervisory or senior nursing position is required.
• Infection Prevention & Control experience or formal training will be an added advantage.
• Applicants should submit their CV with contact details of two non-related referees.
• The advertisement does not specify a closing date or a fixed salary.
• Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka.