Infection Control Practitioner

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Prince Albert, SK

5d • CA$44 - CA$53 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides infection, prevention and control related services by maintaining an effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program, providing training and education related to infection prevention and control and infectious diseases and consulting on matters related to infection prevention and control within area and externally as an expert resource. Participates in quality improvement or research activities with IPC team, departments and groups within area.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing/relevant Health Sciences Degree acceptable to the Employer
• Infection Control Certificate (CIC)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Infection Control Course
• Knowledge to identify, investigate & control outbreaks of infectious diseases
• Knowledge of infectious diseases
• Knowledge of & able to utilize, principles of program development & teaching
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient in the operation of word processing, spreadsheet and power point
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate components of infection control to staff and patients
• Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills
• Possesses knowledge of and has job related experience in health care
• Knowledge in epidemiologic principles, statistics and microbiology

Nice To Haves

• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

Responsibilities

• Maintaining an effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program
• Providing training and education related to infection prevention and control and infectious diseases
• Consulting on matters related to infection prevention and control within area and externally as an expert resource
• Participating in quality improvement or research activities with IPC team, departments and groups within area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level