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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00401131
Facility: COMMUNITY HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH
Job Description: The Infection Control Practitioner is trained and knowledgeable in infection control & healthcare epidemiological principles.  This position is responsible to protect & promote the health of the community by using best scientific practices for prevention and assurance of quality health care within the Cypress Health Region.  The Infection Control Practitioner specializes in helping to prevent healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) by isolating sources of infections and limiting their spread; systematically collects, analyzes & interprets health data in order to plan; implement; evaluate, & disseminate appropriate public health practices; trains health care employees and volunteers through instruction and distribution of information on all aspects of infection control practices. The Infection Control Practitioner will also be responsible for delivering education sessions where aplicable.
Required Qualifications

Valid Class 5 drivers license
Bachelor Degree in Envionmental Health
Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada), CPHI
Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience working in infection control


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communication skills
Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Ability to travel both within the region and provincially
Time management skills
Other Information

Field Hours

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control
Geographic Location: Swift Current
Expected Start Date: September 13, 2016
FTE: 1.00

Hours of Work: Shift Information: Days
112.00 hours per 3 week rotation: 14 shifts of 8.00 hours

Human Resourc
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