Practitioner, Infection Prevention and Control - (213936)
Practitioner, Infection Prevention and Control - (213936)
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Job Description
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) the Practitioner works with physicians medical microbiologists nurses and various departments and services within Island Health to provide surveillance and consultation related to infectious and communicable disease prevention and control in acute care longterm care homes and community settings. The role includes developing Infection Prevention and Control policies based on best practice literature and implementing standards in compliance with local provincial and federal legislation. The Practitioner develops and provides education on all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control.
The position provides consultation to various departments health care providers physicians and surgeons including participation on quality councils to report on issues that offer quality improvement opportunities. The Practitioner provides expert advice to facility planners related to the impact of construction and structural modifications on IPAC practices and following consultation with IPAC physicians provides direction to staff regarding appropriate use of barrier precautions and other prevention and control principles to prevent further spread of infection during outbreaks. This position uses continuous quality improvement methodology and epidemiological principles in the assigned departments programs facilities and sites fulfilling functions of health service education and research throughout Island Health. This program has 24hour shared oncall responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Three years recent related acute care clinical experience which includes one (1) years demonstrated recent experience working directly with infection control processes policies activities including the facilitation of work teams projects and quality improvement initiatives. Completion of an approved IPAC Canada sponsored or endorsed Infection Control course or evidence of Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
Knowledge of the interrelationships between Acute LongTerm Care Community Health and Public Health Resources in the health delivery system.
Strong working knowledge of program development and implementation and performance measures.
Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
Skills And Abilities
- Advanced communication writing presentation organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current clinical practices and methodologies.
- Ability to critique organize and analyse information.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively introduce implement and evaluate new policies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.
- Conflict management skills.
- Drivers Licence and use of personal vehicle.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
Requirements
Employment Type
Full-Time
