Infection Prevention and Control Specialist

1 week ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time
Job Summary

Island Health is seeking a highly skilled Infection Prevention and Control Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our infection prevention and control team, you will be responsible for providing leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of our organizational Combined Quality System (CQS).

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders across Island Health on infection prevention and control initiatives.
  • Work in partnership with regional programs on reprocessing, education, purchasing of products and medical devices, construction, developing policies and procedures, outbreak management, environmental service liaison, and systems improvements.
  • Act as the crucial infection prevention and control link with senior leaders, infection prevention and control practitioners, front-line workers, healthcare professionals, and other staff at all levels of Island Health and other health authorities, the Provincial Ministry of Health, and external organizations.
  • Oversee and effectively utilize infection prevention and control staff by maintaining schedules, associated coverage, managing and monitoring attendance, and evaluating staff performance.
  • Travel is a requirement of the position, and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health.
Qualifications
  • A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related health discipline and five (5) years' recent related infection prevention and control experience in a healthcare environment, including progressive administrative responsibilities.
  • Membership/certification with a relevant registering association and post-basic education in infection prevention and control or epidemiology required.
  • 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, and 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 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 Driver's License.

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