Infection Control Practitioner - Red Deer, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

Verified Company

Red Deer, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Your Opportunity:
The AHS Infection Prevention and Control program is seeking an Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) to join our team.

You will work with the Central Zone IPC team and connect provincially to be a leader in reviewing best practice, advising in IPC measures and supporting program leaders and staff in IPC practices focused on patient safety and infection prevention.

New employees to the IPC program will be required to work all work days at their assigned location on-site. The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program is an equal opportunity employer.

IPC values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our program strives to create collaborative partnerships that are responsive and sensitive to the needs of healthcare providers, patients, and communities we serve.

Description:
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Classification:Infection Control Practitioner

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Union:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

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Unit and Program:Infection Prevention and Control
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Primary Location:Red Deer Regional Hospital
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Location Details:As Per Location

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Multi-Site:Not Applicable

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FTE:0.50

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Posting End Date:21-MAY-2024

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Temporary Employee Class:Temp P/T Benefits

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Date Available:03-JUN-2024

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Temporary End Date:02-JUN-2025

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Hours per Shift:7.75

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Length of Shift in weeks:2

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Shifts per cycle:5

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Shift Pattern:Days, Weekends, On Call
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Days Off:As Per Rotation

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Minimum Salary:$43.38

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Maximum Salary:$57.63

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Vehicle Requirement:Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or Public Health. Other clinical health-related baccalaureate or graduate degrees may be considered if curriculum content equivalency can be adequately demonstrated.

Minimum of three years' experience in a clinical health care setting, or experience and proficiency in two of the following: 1) patient care practice; 2) microbiology and infectious diseases; or 3) epidemiology and biostatistics. Active or eligible registration with the applicable regulatory college i.e. College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA), etc.

Additional Required Qualifications:

IPC experience required or IPAC endorsed novice IPC course.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Infection Control CIC from the Certification Board of Infection Control. Recent experience in; nursing, microbiology and infectious diseases, epidemiology and biostatistics, laboratory technology, or public health.