Infection Control Practitioner

Under the Direction of the IPC Director, Calgary Zone and working in collaboration with the IPC Team, you will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of the IPC program within the Calgary Zone.

As an Infection Prevention and Control Professional (ICP), you will be a patient safety expert who leads the planning, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of system wide improvements in infection prevention and serves as a role model to promote the goals of the IPC program within the larger context of the vision and mission of AHS. You will facilitate change through interpretation and application of standards, and provide best practice recommendations across the spectrum of the organization with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and preventing health-care associated infections (HAI).

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or Public Health. Other clinical health-related baccalaureate or graduate degrees may be considered if curriculum content equivalency can be adequately demonstrated. Minimum of three years' experience in a clinical health care setting, or experience and proficiency in two of the following: 1) patient care practice; 2) microbiology and infectious diseases; or 3) epidemiology and biostatistics. Active or eligible registration with the applicable regulatory college i.e. College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA), etc.

Must have minimum 1 year's clinical experience working as an Infection Control Professional. Must have strong computer skills, excellent communication skills, and an ability to function well both independently, and within a team. Must be self-directed, creative, collaborative and flexible. The position consistently requires the ability to concentrate, recall and memorize. think critically, interact socially and problem solve. Ability to synthesize complex situations then translate the information to other stakeholders. The position requires leading teams for project work making experience in project and change management an asset. Responsible for ongoing personal professional development and maintaining a current knowledge and competency base (may include graduate level course, CIC). As the ICP often deals with issues of sensitivity, pollical acumen and discretion are essential. The ICP works with staff to create a positive work environment and maintains commitment to the AHS CARES values by completing projects and tasks correctly, on times, and using respectful communication.

Certification in Infection Control CIC© from the Certification Board of Infection Control. Recent experience in; nursing, microbiology and infectious diseases, epidemiology and biostatistics, laboratory technology, or public health.