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Infection Control Practitioner | ICP

Interior Health Authority – East Kootenay Hospital, Cranbrook, B.C.

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) with expertise in Infection Prevention and Control? Join our innovative and expanding team at the East Kootenay Hospital in Cranbrook, B.C. We’re looking for candidates with at least three (3) years of recent clinical experience in acute or long‑term care settings, including a minimum of two (2) years directly involved in infection control activities such as outbreak management, point‑of‑care risk assessments, routine practices, and additional precautions. This is a Relief full‑time position.

Shift Times : Monday to Friday 08 : 00 to 16 : 00.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training / education
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work‑life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP

What will you work on?

The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. The ICP promotes a safe and respectful environment for clients, families, visitors, and staff. Reporting to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Manager, the ICP works to reduce the acquisition of healthcare‑associated infections by contributing to the development of standards for and assisting in the monitoring of infection control measures in acute, long‑term care and community settings within IH. The ICP participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of infection control initiatives using quality improvement methodologies, evidence‑informed practice, knowledge of infectious diseases processes, principles of epidemiology and microbiology, surveillance, routine practices, additional precautions, research utilization and education. The ICP functions as a consultant, mentor and educator in infection prevention and control with all levels of IH staff, visitors, volunteers, and others. The ICP is responsible for promoting excellence in client‑centered care through collaborative planning and organizing of activities necessary to meet IPAC standards in the assigned departments, programs, facilities and sites fulfilling functions of health service, education and research.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

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