Infection Control Practitioner (ICP)

Position Summary
Interior Health is looking to hire a Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner, then prepare to join our innovative and growing team at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital, located in Williams Lake BC.

You come with 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).

This is a Permanent Full-Time position.

Shift Times: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 rotating on call weekends and stats.

What we offer:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

What will you work on?
the Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner (ICP) assists in promoting excellence in infection prevention and control practice and education through the application of practice standards and specialized infection prevention control knowledge and skills.

The ICP assists in promoting excellence in infection prevention and control practice and education through the application of practice standards and specialized infection prevention control knowledge and skills. The ICP uses quality improvement methodologies and epidemiological principles as a basis for program planning and implementation.

As a resource in infection prevention and health promotion, the ICP’s client base may include patients/residents/clients, families, front-line staff, managers, ancillary support staff, volunteers, medical staff, administrators and others. The incumbent will provide consultation and information that is research based and includes application of best practice in support of the client.

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

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant health science discipline such as Med Lab Science, Medical/Clinical Microbiology, Epidemiology, Pathology or related field, three (3) years' recent, related clinical experience, completion of, or enrollment in, an approved IPAC Canada Infection Control course, current Certification Board for Infection Control (CBIC) Certification in Infection Control (CIC), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Current registration with governing professional association.

Valid Class 5 vehicle license required.