Infection Control Practitioner

Position #: 201127

Expected Start Date: August 17, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Prince Albert Community Services

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Infection Prevention and Control

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 13, 2027

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 7 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Infection Control Practitioner $44.356 to $53.2

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Provides infection, prevention and control related services by maintaining an effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program, providing training and education related to infection prevention and control and infectious diseases and consulting on matters related to infection prevention and control within area and externally as an expert resource. Participates in quality improvement or research activities with IPC team, departments and groups within area. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Degree in Nursing/relevant Health Sciences Degree acceptable to the Employer

Licenses

• Infection Control Certificate (CIC)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Infection Control Course

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge to identify, investigate & control outbreaks of infectious diseases
• Knowledge of infectious diseases
• Knowledge of & able to utilize, principles of program development & teaching
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient in the operation of word processing, spreadsheet and power point
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate components of infection control to staff and patients
• Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills
• Possesses knowledge of and has job related experience in health care
• Knowledge in epidemiologic principles, statistics and microbiology

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized