Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
(Based at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst)
Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE)
(NSNU Bargaining Unit Position)
Patient Care Services
Competition Number: HV-F09/04-011-CB

Position Summary: 

The Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of a comprehensive Infection Control Program in accordance with the Mission Statement, Standards, Goals and Objectives of the Cumberland Health Authority. S/he acts as a resource person and focuses on infection prevention and control practice, epidemiology, surveillance, education, consultation and program evaluation. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders such as Departmental Managers, Quality/Risk Management, Employees, Physicians, and outside agencies such as Communicable Disease, Public Health, CCHSA and DOH consultants, the Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator maintains a culture of safety for patients/residents/clients by advancing evidenced based infection prevention and control practice in all care delivery settings experiences throughout the District.

Qualifications:

• Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (CRNNS) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing of Bachelor of Nursing degree required or willingness to obtain within 5 years.
• Certificate of completion from a CHICA – Canada approved infection control course and/or holds a certificate in infection control or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience plus 2 years recent experience in infection control and/or willingness to obtain the course within three years required.
• Membership in professional association(s) e.g. ICANS, CHICA required.
• Thorough knowledge of epidemiological principles, statistics, microbiology, infectious diseases, and surveillance required.
• Proven ability to multi task with competing priorities to ensure responsibilities are fulfilled on time required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in principles of Adult Education required.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Nova Scotia driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel required.

This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is recruited. To explore this employment opportunity further, please forward your resume quoting competition number to:

Human Resources Services
c/o 19428 Hwy #2
RR#6, Amherst, NS
B4H 1N6
Fax: (902) 667-3432
Email: cha_humanresources@cha.nshealth.ca
Website:  www.cha.nshealth.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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