Infection Control Registered Nurse

NL Health Services; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a part-time Infection Control Registered Nurse. This position calls for a Bachelor of Nursing, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and clinical experience. You will engage in infection prevention and control activities, working both independently and as part of a team. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Ideal for individuals looking to make a significant impact in public health and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Knowledge of epidemiological principles, statistics, microbiology, and infectious diseases is required.
• Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is also required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Manage performance, developing self and demonstrating character in line with values.
• Engage others to foster development and contribute to a healthy organization.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Strong analytical abilities

Evidence-based decision making skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Degree

Completion of endorsed infection control course

Current registration with College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador

Job description

Zone: Western Zone

Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital

Position

Infection Control Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention and Control

Permanent Part-time

NLNU 86260POS

Hours

60 (8 hours; Days)

0800-1600 Hours; Monday to Friday.

Salary

NS31 (CAD43.48 - CAD53.74 per hour)

Competition Number

VAC0019533

Posted Date

2025-12-15

Closing Date

2025-12-25

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Nursing Degree and the successful completion of an Infection Prevention and Control Canada endorsed infection control course is required. Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador and a minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience is also required. The successful applicant will be required to complete and maintain the Infection Control certification within the first two years of hire. Applicants must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. They must possess knowledge of adult learning principles as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will have strong analytical abilities and exhibit sound evidence-based decision making skills. Knowledge of epidemiological principles, statistics, microbiology and infectious diseases is required. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is also required.

If no candidate is found with the above noted qualifications, consideration will be given to individuals who have a willingness to complete the Infection Prevention and Control Canada endorsed infection control course.

Key Skills, Behaviors, Abilities and Knowledge (LEADS 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. Prior to being considered for any accommodation, employees must meet the qualifications of the position for which they are applying.