Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner - Quality and Strategy - Regular Full Time
Job Category : Quality and Strategy

Requisition Number : INFEC002994

Full-Time

On-site

Locations
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Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Description
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 professional 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. Qualified 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.

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📌 Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner - Quality and Strategy - Regular Full Time (Manitoba)
🏢 Yukon Hospital
📍 Manitoba