Hand Hygiene Auditor - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company :

IWK Health**:

Requisition ID:181167**
Location:Halifax**
Type of Employment:Casual Relief x
1 position(s)**
Start Date:ASAP**
Union Status:Non-union
, Management/Non Union
Bargaining Unit

Compensation:
$
15.65*:

-
$15.65
/hour

Closing Date:27-May-24
(Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time):

Department/Program:
Infection & Prevention Control, Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes.

We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Infection, Prevention and Control, the Hand Hygiene Auditor
performs hand hygiene auditing functions on clinical units under the direction of the Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner.

The Hand Hygiene Auditor captures their observations using a computer tablet

Hours of Work:

Casual relief position. Flexible hours between 0800 and 1600, Monday to Friday.

Your Qualifications:

Current health professions student with a clinical focus is required. Nursing students are preferred; other appropriate allied health professions may be considered.
Previous experience in data collection and data entry an asset.
Knowledge of the four moments of hand hygiene an asset. Training will be provided.
Demonstrated high regard for quality, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
Ability to be selfdirected and work under mínimal supervision required.
Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.

If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.

Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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