Infection Control Practitioner

Position #: 182656
Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Prince Albert Community Services
City/Town: Prince Albert
Department: Infection Prevention and Control
Type: Part-time regular
FTE: 0.5
Number of Hours per Rotation: 56 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Infection Control Practitioner $44.356 to $53.2
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Accountable to the Manager, the Infection Control Practitioner is responsible for providing infection prevention and control related services within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) integrated service areas by supporting implementation and maintenance of an effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program, providing training and education related to IPAC and infectious diseases, and by consulting on matters related to IPAC as an expert resource. The incumbent will participate in quality improvement or research activities as needed within the SHA.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education

• Degree in Nursing or relevant Health Sciences Degree acceptable to the Employer

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Infection Control Course

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of & able to utilize, principles of program development & teaching
• Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills
• Knowledge of microbiology & infectious disease
• Possesses knowledge of and has job related experience in health care
• Knowledge to identify, investigate & control outbreaks of infectious diseases
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate components of infection control to staff and patients
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Current Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) is an asset
• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized