Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 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
: 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.
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 of microbiology & infectious disease
- Knowledge to identify, investigate & control outbreaks of infectious diseases
- Ability to communicate components of infection control to staff and patients
- Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
- Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Possesses knowledge of and has job related experience in health care
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of & able to utilize, principles of program development & teaching
Other Information
- For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
- Current Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) is an asset
📌 Infection Control Practitioner (Prince Albert)
🏢 Healthcareersinsask.ca
📍 Prince Albert
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