Infection Control Practitioner

Position #: 201102

Expected Start Date:

Union: HSAS

Facility: Rosthern Hospital

City/Town: Rosthern

Department: Infection Prevention and Control

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.82

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 23 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Accountable to the Manager, the Infection Control Practitioner is responsible for providing infection prevention and control related services within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) integrated service areas by supporting implementation and maintenance of an effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program, providing training and education related to IPAC and infectious diseases, and by consulting on matters related to IPAC as an expert resource. The incumbent will participate in quality improvement or research activities as needed within the SHA. "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 or relevant Health Sciences Degree acceptable to the Employer

Licenses

• 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
• Ability to communicate components of infection control to staff and patients
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills
• Knowledge of microbiology & infectious disease
• Knowledge of & able to utilize, principles of program development & teaching
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Possesses knowledge of and has job related experience in health care
• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Rosthern please visit https://www.rosthern.com/
• Current Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) is an asset
• Rosthern is located approximately 68 km north of Saskatoon