Infection Control Practitioner | Registered Nurse

Position Summary

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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.

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