Infection Control Coordinator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health authority in Manitoba seeks an experienced Infection Prevention and Control Nurse. This permanent, full-time position involves significant responsibilities in nursing education and leadership within a collaborative healthcare setting. Applicants must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and extensive nursing experience in infection control. The successful candidate will contribute to public health by enhancing infection control practices across various communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years full-time nursing experience, including two years in Infection Prevention & Control.
• Willingness to acquire Infection Prevention & Control certification.
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated leadership in educational initiatives related to infection prevention.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote best practices.
• Management and development of infection control programs.

Skills

Knowledge of adult education principles

Knowledge of epidemiology

Microsoft Office proficiency

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Effective communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control

Job description

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Department/Unit: Staff Development Infection Prevention and Control

Work Location: To be determined

City: Flexible in Manitoba

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date:As mutually agreed upon

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years full time nursing experience, including 2 years in IP&C.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in adult education.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control or willingness to acquire.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current active practice registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Canadian Safety Association (CSA) Standards Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of the principles of adult education, teaching and learning strategies.
• Current knowledge in epidemiology, microbiology, statistics and infection control best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledge of policy development and implementation.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services/quality improvement and staff empowerment.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving and program development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions independently.
• Demonstrated participation in continuing education activities.
• Time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize competing demands.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.