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Infection Prevention Specialist

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Infection Prevention and Control Specialist to join our team at Island Health. The successful candidate will have a strong background in infection prevention and control, with experience in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
  • Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for infection control measures.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to promote a culture of safety and quality.
  • Provide education and training on infection prevention and control practices.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of infection control measures.
Requirements
  • Membership/certification with a relevant registering association and post-basic education in infection prevention and control or epidemiology.
  • Thorough knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control services, techniques, principles and practices.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and delegate.
  • Demonstrate Island Health's Values (Courage, Aspire, Respect & Empathy)
  • Strong systems-thinking, critical analysis, problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Proven strong written and verbal communication skills and good presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders across a wide range of groups.
  • Demonstrated, strong team-building and coaching/development skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully educate adult learners including the development of in services, lesson plans, competency testing, and orientation using different delivery methods based on students' strengths.
  • Evidence of ability to successfully manage and support change through negotiation and facilitation.
  • Ability to lead in the support, development and education of Island Health policies and procedures related to Infection Prevention and Control.
  • Ability to find creative solutions to problems and to develop alternative strategies to support quality improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to define own continuing education needs and maintain competency through reading literature, management development, seminars and available educational offerings.
  • Computer proficiency in areas such as patient information, surveillance, and office suite software.
  • Self-directed with effective organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Valid BC Drivers License.