Infection Control Practitioner

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider is looking for an Infection Control Practitioner to lead infection prevention initiatives at their Red Deer location. You will drive system-wide improvements, promote safety, and work in collaboration with public health standards. This temporary full-time role offers a competitive salary and hybrid work options, requiring a relevant degree and clinical experience. Strong knowledge in microbiology and epidemiology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a clinical health care setting.
• Active or eligible registration with the applicable regulatory college.
• IPC Experience Required Or IPAC Endorsed Novice IPC Course.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and evaluation of infection prevention improvements.
• Facilitate change through interpretation and application of standards.
• Promote goals of the Infection Prevention and Control program.

Skills

Clinical health care experience

Microbiology knowledge

Epidemiology knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or Public Health

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:
The AHS Infection Prevention and Control program is seeking an Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) to join our team. This is a 1 (one) year temporary position(s). You will work with the Central Zone IPC team and connect provincially to be a leader in reviewing best practice, advising in IPC measures and supporting program leaders and staff in IPC practices focused on patient safety and infection prevention. This position will serve Red Deer in virtual and on-site support. Therefore, some travel to sites is a requirement of the position. New employees on the IPC program will be required to work all working days at their assigned location on-site, for the first 6 months. Duration is determined by management. The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program is an equal opportunity employer. IPC values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our program strives to create collaborative partnerships that are responsive and sensitive to the needs of healthcare providers, patients, and communities we serve.

Description

As an Infection Prevention and Control Professional (ICP), you will be a patient safety expert who leads the planning, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of system wide improvements in infection prevention and serves as a role model to promote the goals of the IPC program within the larger context of the vision and mission of AHS. You will facilitate change through interpretation and application of standards, and provide best practice recommendations across the spectrum of the organization with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and preventing health-care associated infections (HAI).

Details

• Classification: Infection Control Practitioner
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Infection Prevention and Control
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
• Temporary End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.38
• Maximum Salary: $57.63
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or Public Health. Other clinical health-related baccalaureate or graduate degrees may be considered if curriculum content equivalency can be adequately demonstrated.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a clinical health care setting, or experience and proficiency in two of the following: 1) patient care practice; 2) microbiology and infectious diseases; or 3) epidemiology and biostatistics.
• Active or eligible registration with the applicable regulatory college i.e. College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA), etc.

Additional Required Qualifications

• IPC Experience Required Or IPAC Endorsed Novice IPC Course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Infection Control CIC from the Certification Board of Infection Control. Recent experience in; nursing, microbiology and infectious diseases, epidemiology and biostatistics, laboratory technology, or public health.