04 Sep
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Yukon Hospital
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Whitehorse
04 Sep
Yukon Hospital
Whitehorse
Regular Full Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $49.73 - $66.42
(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)
The Infection Control Practitioner supports the strategic goals and objectives of the corporate Infection Control; Occupational Health Programs and provides infection control and occupational health expertise within the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- One to two years as an Infection Control/Occupational Health Practitioner in a healthcare care setting.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of basic nursing procedures;
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization processes;
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the modes of transmission of infection;
- Extensive knowledge and ability to identify infectious diseases strategies;
- Extensive knowledge of trends and developments in occupational health and wellness within a hospital setting;
- Extensive knowledge of and ability to use medical equipment used in health assessments, immunization programs and workplace surveillance;
- Experience in the field of Infection Control and Occupational Health and specific knowledge of related requirements and practices in a Hospital setting;
- Knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatory bodies that affect infection control/occupational health practices;
- Knowledge and understanding of risk management principles, methods and techniques as it relates to infection prevention and control and occupational health;
- Knowledge and understanding of program development and evaluation methods and techniques;
- Knowledge and ability to work independently with a high level of qualified judgment and initiative in making technical decisions involving the analysis of existing policies and procedures for the Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health programs;
- Knowledge and ability to utilize adult education learning techniques;
- Knowledge and ability to intervene effectively to resolve conflict and manage competing demands;
- Understanding of microbiology, immunology, epidemiology and statistical analysis;
- Very good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
- Ability to plan, organize, analyze and evaluate multiple tasks;
- Ability to interpret information collected from various sources, review scientific evidence and make recommendation to guide practice;
- Strong prioritization; organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect and process information from multiple sources to make prudent decisions;
- Demonstrated computer skill proficiency including Windows based programs (i.e. MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; and Outlook); and
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting.
The successful candidate will have a Baccalaureate Nursing Degree. Professional Membership in good standing in Yukon Registered Nurses Association. Active membership in Community and Hospital Infection Control Association – Canada (CHICA). Immunization Certification, Fit Testing Certification, Current CPR, Occupational Health Nursing Certificate (one year) and Certification in Infection Control (CIC). Quality Improvement (CQI) certification, Risk Management & Safety in Healthcare certification, Meditech experience and Coursework or experience in adult education. An equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience may be considered. Closed : 4.00 PM September 15, 2026
📌 Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner - Quality and Strategy - Regular Full Time (Whitehorse)
🏢 Yukon Hospital
📍 Whitehorse