Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Port Coquitlam, Canada PHSA Full time

**Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner**

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Port Coquitlam, BC

**What you’ll do**
- Play an active role in the prevention, surveillance, and control of infections.
- Provide support and education on IPC policies, standards, best practices and guidelines.
- Act as a resource and review opportunities for IPC improvement, and follow up on occurrences of infection transmission across PHSA.
- Assess site educational needs and develop, implement and evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
- Collaborate with clinical program infection control committees, clinical operational teams and the organization-wide IPAC team.
- Liaise with leaders across PHSA and within our clinical programs on operational and professional matters.
- _Note: The role will be performed at multiple sites across PHSA._

**What you bring**

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant health science discipline such as Medical Lab Sciences, Medical/Clinical Microbiology, Epidemiology, Pathology, or related field.
- Three (3) years' recent related clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of, or current enrollment in, an approved IPAC Canada sponsored and endorsed Infection Control course.
- Current Certification Board for Infection Control (CBIC) Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or expected certification within two (2) years of start of employment.
- Understands correlations between Acute, Residential, Community Health and Public Health resources in the health delivery system. Works well independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team.
- Ability to travel to designated facilities and work sites combined with valid BC Driver’s License and vehicle access for business related purposes, as required (travel outside of existing geographic area and/or overnight travel will be compensated in accordance with applicable collective agreement language).
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

**What we bring**

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

**Job Type**:Regular, Full-Time

**Wage**:$45,75 - $57.28/hour

**Location**:70 Colony Farm Road, Port Coquitlam, V3C 5X9

**Applications will be accepted until position is filled.**

**Hours of Work**:Monday - Friday, 08:00-16:00

**Requisition # **149041E

**As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.**

**What we do**

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

BCMHSUS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified ind

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