Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner - Quality and Strategy - Regular Full Time

Yukon Hospital Corporation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Hospital Corporation is seeking an Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner to support Infection Control and Occupational Health within the Yukon Hospital Corporation. This regular full-time role operates at the L09 level with an hourly pay range and on-site duties at Whitehorse General Hospital.

Responsibilities include applying infection prevention strategies, immunization programs, and risk management within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Nursing Degree is required.
• Active professional membership in relevant nursing/health associations is expected.
• Immunization and occupational health certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports strategic goals of corporate Infection Control and Occupational Health Programs.
• Provides infection control expertise within Yukon Hospital Corporation.

Skills

Infection control

Occupational health

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education & training

Risk management

Cross-cultural work

Immunization programs

Epidemiology

Public health knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate Nursing Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner - Quality and Strategy - Regular Full Time

Job Category : Quality and Strategy

Requisition Number : INFEC002994

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Description

Regular Full Time Position - (1.0 FTE)

This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $49.73 - $66.42

(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)

The Infection Control Practitioner supports the strategic goals and objectives of the corporate Infection Control; Occupational Health Programs and provides infection control and occupational health expertise within the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• One to two years as an Infection Control/Occupational Health Practitioner in a healthcare care setting.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of basic nursing procedures;
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization processes;
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the modes of transmission of infection;
• Extensive knowledge and ability to identify infectious diseases strategies;
• Extensive knowledge of trends and developments in occupational health and wellness within a hospital setting;
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to use medical equipment used in health assessments, immunization programs and workplace surveillance;
• Experience in the field of Infection Control and Occupational Health and specific knowledge of related requirements and practices in a Hospital setting;
• Knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatory bodies that affect infection control/occupational health practices;
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management principles, methods and techniques as it relates to infection prevention and control and occupational health;
• Knowledge and understanding of program development and evaluation methods and techniques;
• Knowledge and ability to work independently with a high level of professional judgment and initiative in making technical decisions involving the analysis of existing policies and procedures for the Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health programs;
• Knowledge and ability to utilize adult education learning techniques;
• Knowledge and ability to intervene effectively to resolve conflict and manage competing demands;
• Understanding of microbiology, immunology, epidemiology and statistical analysis;
• Very good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to plan, organize, analyze and evaluate multiple tasks;
• Ability to interpret information collected from various sources, review scientific evidence and make recommendation to guide practice;
• Strong prioritization; organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect and process information from multiple sources to make prudent decisions;
• Demonstrated computer skill proficiency including Windows based programs (i.e. MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; and Outlook); and
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting.

The successful candidate will have a Baccalaureate Nursing Degree. Professional Membership in good standing in Yukon Registered Nurses Association. Active membership in Community and Hospital Infection Control Association – Canada (CHICA). Immunization Certification, Fit Testing Certification, Current CPR, Occupational Health Nursing Certificate (one year) and Certification in Infection Control (CIC). Quality Improvement (CQI) certification, Risk Management & Safety in Healthcare certification, Meditech experience and Coursework or experience in adult education. An equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience may be considered.