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 membersin 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

About Us The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, protected and patient-centred.

Additional Information We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

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📌 Infection Control Practitioner (Humboldt)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
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