Join our innovative and growing team at Kelowna General Hospital as a Registered Nurse Infection Control Practitioner .

We are seeking a Registered Nurse with recent acute or long-term care experience, including expertise in infection prevention and control processes such as outbreak management, point-of-care risk assessments, routine practices, and additional precautions.

Candidates must have completed, or be enrolled in, an IPAC Canada-endorsed Infection Prevention and Control course.

This relief full time opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient and staff safety while working within a cooperative and supportive healthcare team.

This position is available until November 22, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

Shift Times: Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.

What we offer: An attractive remuneration package Excellent career prospects Employer paid training/education Employer paid vacation Employer paid insurance premiums Extended Health & Dental coverage Work-life balance May be eligible to contribute to MPP What will you work on? The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.

The ICP promotes a safe and respectful environment for clients, families, visitors, and staff.





Reporting to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Manager, the ICP works to reduce the acquisition of healthcare-associated infections by contributing to the development of standards for and assisting in the monitoring of infection control measures in acute, long-term care and community settings within IH.

The ICP participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of infection control initiatives using quality improvement methodologies, evidence-informed practice, knowledge of infectious diseases processes, principles of epidemiology and microbiology, surveillance, routine practices, additional precautions, research utilization and education.

The ICP functions as a consultant, mentor, educator in infection prevention and control with all levels of IH staff, visitors, volunteers, and others.

The ICP is responsible for promoting excellence in client-centered care through collaborative planning and organizing of activities necessary to meet IPAC standards in the assigned departments, programs, facilities and sites fulfilling functions of health service, education and research.

Come join our team and see why were one of ! Explore our extensive benefits, growth opportunities opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada.

Ready to love where you live and work?

📌 Infection Control Practitioner | Registered Nurse (Kelowna)
🏢 Interior Health Authority
📍 Kelowna