Infection Control Practitioner

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, South Health Campus

📁: Quality/Healthcare Improvement

📅   : ALB00090918 Requisition #

📅   : Mar 12, 2019 Post Date

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Classification: Infection Control Practitioner

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: Infection Control

Primary Location: South Health Campus

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 08-APR-2019

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 15-APR-2019

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $41.58

Maximum Salary: $55.25

Vehicle Requirement: N/A

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in a health related field. Minimum 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 registration with the applicable college or hold an advanced degree in a health related field.

Additional Required Qualifications:

It is expected that the ICP will complete additional formal training in Infection Prevention and Control within the first year of practice. It is expected that the ICP following 2 years of practice, obtain and maintain requirements for Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC). The ICP needs to have strong computer skills, excellent communication skills, and an ability to function well both independently, and within a team. The ICP will be required to lead teams for project work making experience in project management an asset. The ICP is responsible for ongoing personal professional development and maintaining a current knowledge and competency base.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous clinical experience in Infection Prevention and Control is preferred. Formal IPC training is preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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