Infection Prevention and Control Job Experience - #194680
Island Health
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Victoria, BC
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff 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 IPC Manager, 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, long-term care homes, and community settings. The role includes developing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies based on best practice literature, and implementing standards in compliance with local, provincial and federal legislation. The IPC 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 IPC provides expert advice to facility planners related to the impact of construction and structural modifications on IPC practices, and, following consultation with IPC 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 24-hour shared on-call responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized nursing program and three years of recent, related experience in an acute care practice environment required and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Knowledge of the interrelationships between Acute, Long-Term Care, Community Health and Public Health Resources in the health delivery system.
Strong working knowledge of program development and implementation and performance measures.
Evidence of an IPAC Canada approved infection control course completed or expected to be completed within 6 months of the start date.
Skills And Abilities
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5704.pdf
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff 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 IPC Manager, 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, long-term care homes, and community settings. The role includes developing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies based on best practice literature, and implementing standards in compliance with local, provincial and federal legislation. The IPC 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 IPC provides expert advice to facility planners related to the impact of construction and structural modifications on IPC practices, and, following consultation with IPC 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 24-hour shared on-call responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized nursing program and three years of recent, related experience in an acute care practice environment required and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Knowledge of the interrelationships between Acute, Long-Term Care, Community Health and Public Health Resources in the health delivery system.
Strong working knowledge of program development and implementation and performance measures.
Evidence of an IPAC Canada approved infection control course completed or expected to be completed within 6 months of the start date.
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.
- Valid BC Driver's License.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5704.pdf
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