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

Yukon Hospital Corporation; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Hospital Corporation in Whitehorse invites applications for an Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner at Whitehorse General Hospital. This Regular Full Time position (1.0 FTE) is on-site at 5 Hospital Road, Whitehorse, YT.

The position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $49.73 - $66.42. The successful candidate will support infection control and occupational health strategies across the corporation and collaborate with CHICA, CIC, and CPR-certified professionals.

Qualifications

• One to two years as an Infection Control/Occupational Health Practitioner in a healthcare setting.
• Extensive knowledge of infection control principles and occupational health practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies affecting infection control and occupational health.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic goals of infection control and occupational health programs.
• Provide infection control expertise within Yukon Hospital Corporation.

Skills

Infection control

Occupational health

Epidemiology

Risk management

Communication skills

Cross-cultural work

MS Excel

Education

Baccalaureate Nursing Degree

RN license in Yukon

Immunization Certification

CPR Certification

Infection Control Certification (CIC)

Occupational Health Nursing Certificate

CQI Certification

CHICA Membership

Tools

Meditech

Job description

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

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) - Anticipatory

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

"An eligibility list may be created from this competition and used to staff future permanent or term positions of a similar nature"

(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.