Job Title: Infection Control Practitioner (ICP)
Program & Department: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Interprofessional Practice -> Infection Control
Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Temporary End Date (Anticipated): 31 March 2025
Union: Non Union
Requisition Close Date: 18 September 2024
Salary Plan / Job Grade: $49.15 - $57.82 (NU_08)
Job Summary
The Interprofessional Practice Department ensures all regulated health care providers are prepared to deliver high quality patient centred care by leading Interprofessional orientation monthly to all new staff members and ensuring existing staff are current in training and skills in order to provide safe care. The department oversees all students (excluding medical and midwifery students) ensuring a focus on successful development and meeting their outlined academic curriculum.
As the Infection Control Practitioner (ICP), you will be responsible for reducing the risk of infection and minimizing infection transmission within the facility. You will provide ongoing expertise, consultation, surveillance, education, research, and evaluation of infection prevention and control processes and procedures to departments and programs. You will collaborate with frontline staff, managers, ancillary support staff, volunteers, medical staff, and external partners.
Minimum Requirements
As a qualified candidate, you will need the following:
- Four-year Undergraduate degree specific to Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or Public Health
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Mandatory
- About one year of experience performing client-centered activities while incorporating principles of infection prevention
- Minimum five years’ experience related to the healthcare industry with familiarity in patient care services
- Minimum two years’ experience in Infection Prevention and Control
- Experience performing regular self-evaluations to identify strengths and needs for professional development
- Knowledge of epidemiologic principles, statistics, microbiology, and infectious diseases
- Knowledge and ability to utilize education principles in adult teaching
- Advanced computer skills
- Knowledge and ability to utilize principles of quality improvement
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively participate in Infection Prevention and Control initiatives
Ideal Candidate Attributes
You are ideal for this position if you have:
- Ability to work independently
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Effective leadership skills
- Expert verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information
Unless otherwise stated, applicants must have a minimum educational requirement of Grade 12 or equivalent and must demonstrate proven workplace excellence through commitment to strong job performance and attendance. As a Regional Health Centre, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, it may be expected that you are available to work weekdays, weekends, and all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.
Employment Equity
RVH is committed to diversity and employment equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Accommodation in the Workplace
RVH offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process and is committed to creating a barrier-free process.
Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities
- Must adhere to the duties of workers as stipulated in Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Must adhere to all RVH administrative and applicable departmental occupational health and safety policies.
- Must be able to perform all bona fide essential duties in the position description.
- Must complete a pre-employment health assessment.
- Must strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers.
Our Purpose
Making life better, with the care you need, close to home.
Our Values
Team Up, Be Kind, Do Great Things, Inspire Trust, Be Bold
If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:00 PM EST on the posting close date. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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