Infection Control Practitioner - Edmonton, AB
17 hours ago
Job description
The primary accountabilities of this position include ensuring current infection control best practices are being met; ensuring select sentinel and significant health care infections, events and trends are promptly identified and addressed; providing and analyzing data to maintain current standards contributing to quality improvement; consulting and liaising with community health agencies; as well as consulting and collaborating with stakeholders. Other key functions include committee participation with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating change through interpretation and application of standards, and providing and developing new clinical practice recommendations for Infection Control. The ICP is responsible for complying with all professional licensing regulatory bodies and Covenant Health policies and procedures. The ICP provides leadership and direction for IPC initiatives throughout the organization, as well as orientations, in-service programs, and clinical consultation to individual staff development initiatives in Infection Prevention and Control. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Infection Control Practitioner
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Infection Prevention & Control
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 27-FEB-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 23-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $46.02
- Maximum Salary: $61.14
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or other health related science. Currently licensed with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA), or an applicable professional regulatory body. Completion of basic Infection Prevention and Control training course, or commitment to complete this in first year of practice. Three (3) years of related experience in health care either acute care and/or continuing care setting. Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Following two (2) years of practice, obtain and maintain requirements for Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC). Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required; must be able to exercise appropriate judgement and diplomacy in all forms of communication. Must possess knowledge and skills for conflict resolution. The ability to adapt to and support change initiatives. Professional knowledge and skills combined with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to engage others and influence their practice and behavior. Knowledge and skills of patient care practices required.
Preferred Qualifications:
A combination of experience and proficiency in two of the following areas, will be considered: Patient Care Practice, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, or Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Demonstrated knowledge of microbiology, epidemiological principles, and statistical methods is an asset. Knowledge and skills in adult education an asset. Voluntary participation in position related professional member groups (e.g., IPAC Canada). Knowledge of Acute Care and Continuing Care sectors an asset.
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