Regional Coordinator - Infection Prevention & Control

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking a Regional Coordinator for Infection Prevention & Control. The role requires extensive nursing experience, involvement in adult education, and a commitment to patient safety. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency in both English and French is essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to vital health strategies in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years full time nursing experience, including 2 years in IP&C.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in adult education.
• Current active practice registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development and evaluation of IP&C strategies.
• Assumes responsibility for collaborative planning and implementation of the Regional IP&C program.

Skills

Knowledge of adult education principles

Current knowledge in epidemiology

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Effective oral and written communication skills

Time management skills

Proficiency in both official languages

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 388650
Position Number: 399-71840-C262-05
Posting End Date: September 22, 2025
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: To be determined
Union: MNU
Department/Unit: Staff Development Infection Prevention and Control
Work Location: To be determined
City: To be determined
Hiring Status: Temporary
FTE: 1.0
Employment arrangement: In Person
Daily hours worked: 7.75
Anticipated shift: Days
Annual base hours: 2015
Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 09/22/2025 – 01/04/2027
Salary: As per MNU Collective Agreement

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. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director Health Services - Staff Development, Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C), the Regional Coordinator - IP&C participates as an active member of the Regional Staff Development, IP&C team. The Regional Coordinator - IP&C works closely with others in infection control, health services and support programs in the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of IP&C strategies for Southern Health- Santé Sud. The incumbent will assume responsibility for collaborative planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the Regional IP&C program while functioning under the goals, objective, core values and policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. The position includes resource development with elements of research application and integration, and policy and procedure development as it relates to the promotion of an optimal standard of safe patient care.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

This text is available in French upon request./Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande. E-mail [e-mail].

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.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. 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. 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.