Nurse in Hygiene, Prevention and Infection Control (HPCI)
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:18 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join the Clinique de La Source as an Infection Control Nurse! Be part of a supportive team.
Tasks
- Conduct epidemiological surveillance linked to public health contracts.
- Observe care practices to enhance infection prevention efforts.
- Supervise additional measures and support teams in daily implementation.
Skills
- Must have a recognized nursing diploma and knowledge of acute care.
- Strong communication and pedagogical skills are essential.
- Proactive approach with a focus on responsibility and autonomy.
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Nurse in Hygiene, Prevention and Infection Control (HPCI)
The La Source Clinic is a unique multidisciplinary acute care facility. It belongs to the La Source Foundation, an independent non-profit institution that also oversees the Institute and Higher School of Health La Source. The independence conferred by this status allows it to continuously invest in human and technological resources to ensure the best possible care for its patients.
Nurse in Hygiene, Prevention and Infection Control (HPCI) at 80%
Key information about the position:
Reference: CLS/RH/2025.687 / Contract type: Permanent contract at 80% / Hours: 8:30 am shifts during the week / Start date: as soon as we find the right person / Location: in the heart of Lausanne (M2 stop "Riponne" or Bus 2, 3 or 21 stop "Beaulieu-Jomini")
Why do we need you?
Due to the departure of our Junior Nurse in Hygiene, Prevention and Infection Control (HPCI), we are looking for someone who wishes to join the HPCI service of the Clinic on a long-term basis.
What will you be doing?
- Conduct epidemiological surveillance activities related to the service contract with Public Health, analyze the data, and communicate it to the relevant parties
- Observe care practices, particularly based on surveillance results, to identify areas for improvement and actively contribute to the reduction of nosocomial infections
- Supervise the application of Additional Measures, respond to service requests, and support teams in their daily implementation
- Conduct internal audits, particularly on hand hygiene, and participate in awareness and prevention campaigns
- Participate in the integration of new employees through training sessions on best practices in hospital hygiene
- Ensure coordination between HPCI responders from the services and the HPCI manager, promoting communication and coherence of actions
- Develop, update, and disseminate HPCI guidelines and technical sheets for team use
- Contribute to institutional dynamics by participating in cross-functional working groups related to infection prevention.
Who will you be working with?
The HPCI service of the La Source Clinic is composed of at least one responsible nurse Expert in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (EPIAS) and an HPCI infectious disease physician. The spirit of the service is to maintain a pleasant atmosphere while meeting the HPCI needs of the Clinic. Collaboration and good humor are the watchwords of this service.In this position, you will report to Yasmine Besson. With over 10 years at the La Source Clinic, and 5 years of experience in acute care as a nurse and training practitioner, she has been the EPIAS manager of the service for 5 years. She will guide you in this new position and provide you with the necessary tools to thrive in this service.The essentials:
- Hold a nursing diploma or equivalent recognized by the Swiss Red Cross
- Have a good knowledge of acute care and the Swiss healthcare system
- Demonstrate autonomy, rigor, and a sense of responsibility
- Be dynamic, proactive, and a source of proposals
- Have a sense of communication, pedagogy, and negotiation
- Master common IT tools
Your assets:
- Junior diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (PCI)
- Experience in hospital hygiene, project management, or training healthcare professionals
- Knowledge of national references regarding infection prevention
- Ability to lead training sessions and unite around best practices.
Why choose the La Source Clinic?
- Join the largest private clinic in the canton of Vaud
- The atmosphere of a human-scale clinic with the challenges of a healthcare institution with varied activities oriented towards the future
- Attractive employment conditions and social benefits
- Because our values define who we are: Unique - Respectful - Innovative - Responsible
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What are the next steps?
- Do you have any questions about the position? Feel free to contact Ms. Yasmine Besson, EPIAS Manager at 021 641 33 79.
- Do you see yourself in this offer? Pauline Testelin, Recruitment HR Specialist, looks forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates, and diplomas)
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