Infection Control Co-ordinator

NL Health Services; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Corner Brook is seeking an Infection Control Co-Ordinator to lead the development and implementation of infection prevention programs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Nursing Degree and significant experience in nursing and project management. Responsibilities include monitoring infection rates and collaborating with various stakeholders. A commitment to patient safety and effective communication skills are essential. This is a permanent full-time position with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• 5 years as a Registered Nurse in clinical settings.
• 2 years managing complex projects.
• Certification in Infection Control required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Regional IPAC program.
• Lead development of policies and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report organization-wide infection rates.

Skills

Leadership in infection control

Project management

Collaboration

Clinical safety

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Degree

Tools

IPAC Control Certification

Job description

Zone: Western Zone
Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Infection Control Co-Ordinator - Regional Infection Prevention and Control Specialist
Permanent Full-time
NLNU
81315POS

Hours:

75 (8 hours; Days)

0800-1600 Hours; Monday to Friday.

Salary: NS34 (CAD49.17 - CAD60.99 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0019240

Posted Date: 2025-12-10

Closing Date: 2025-12-20

DUTIES

The Regional Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Specialist will in collaboration with the Patient Services Manager provide leadership to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Regional IPAC program. The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading the development of policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives to advance the Regional IPAC program. This position will report to a Regional Patient Services Manager.

The Regional IPAC Specialist, as part of the Western Zone Patient Services department is accountable for developing, coordinating, and monitoring organization wide infection rates, structures, and processes for continuous quality improvement related to IPAC, clinical safety, and developing collaborative relationships with internal and external links that strengthen IPAC in the region and provincially.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Nursing Degree and current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador. Five (5) years recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical nursing setting supplemented by two (2) years recent experience managing and leading projects of a complex nature and scope. Certification in Infection Control and completion of an IPAC Canada endorsed education program.

If there is no suitable candidate with the required qualifications other levels of experience and training may be considered for this position.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is also required.

PLEASE NOTE: Travel throughout the region will be required, and the use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the key skills, behaviours, abilities and knowledge as outlined in the five domains of the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.

• Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with Western Health's values of accountability, care, collaboration, excellence, respect and transparency;
• Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
• Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
• Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments;
• Systems Transformation by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting oneself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.

Please Note: This position may be filled as per Employer/Union obligation under Duty to Accommodate. Any applicant who requires an accommodation must indicate so clearly through separate correspondence outlining the specifics of the accommodation required. Please note that prior to being considered for any accommodation, employees must meet the qualifications of the position for which they are applying.