Nurse — Infection Control

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IHA-12869

Status Open Site East Kootenay Regional Hospital Site Type Hospital Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Date Range Date Range Position Type Union Position Hours of Work 37.5 On Call On Call

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Minimum Education Diploma of Nursing Skills Required BCCNM

Role and Facility Information

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East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, B.C. is seeking a dedicated Infection Control Practitioner to join our team. This is a permanent full‑time opportunity for a healthcare professional who is passionate about patient safety, quality care, and driving best practices in infection prevention.
Shift Times: Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.

What we offer:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP

What will you work on?
The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. The ICP promotes a safe and respectful environment for clients, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Manager, the ICP works to reduce the acquisition of healthcare-associated infections by contributing to the development of standards for and assisting in the monitoring of infection control measures in acute, long term care and community settings within IH. The ICP participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of infection control initiatives using quality improvement methodologies, evidence-informed practice, knowledge of infectious diseases processes, principles of epidemiology and microbiology, surveillance, routine practices, additional precautions, research utilization and education. The ICP functions as a consultant, mentor, educator in infection prevention and control with all levels of IH staff, visitors, volunteers and others.

The ICP is responsible for promoting excellence in client-centered care through collaborative planning and organizing of activities necessary to meet IPAC standards in the assigned departments, programs, facilities and sites fulfilling functions of health service, education and research.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of BC’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years’ recent related clinical experience in an acute or long term care setting, which includes two (2) years’ recent related experience working directly with infection control processes (such as, outbreak management, point of care risk assessment, routine practices and additional precautions).
•Completion of, or enrollment in, an IPAC Canada endorsed Infection Prevention and Control course including:
- Centennial College Onsite and Online Infection Control course
- Queen’s University online basic Infection Control course
- University of British Columbia IPAC certificate
- Bay River College, Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.

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