Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner - Quality and Strategy - Regular Full Time - Anticipatory Job Category: Quality and Strategy Requisition Number: INFEC002994 - Full-Time - On-site Locations Showing 1 location Whitehorse General Hospital

5 Hospital Road

Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN Description Regular Full Time Position - (1.0 FTE) - Anticipatory This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $49.73 - $66.42 "An eligibility list may be created from this competition and used to staff future permanent or term positions of a similar nature" (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.

Professional

Membership in valuable 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.

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