Hand Hygiene Audit Student | Infection Prevention and Control

Interior Health AuthorityTrail

30+ days ago

Salary

CAD80000 yearly

Job description

Hand Hygiene is the most important way to prevent the transmission of infection. Several years ago Interior Health formed a Hand Hygiene Program to improve patient safety. Part of the program involves observing healthcare workers cleaning their hands and recording the observations.

Who are we looking for?

Interior Health Infection Prevention and Control department is hiring a Hand Hygiene Audit Student at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, B.C.

This is a four-month term position, from approximately September to December 2024 with the possibility of extension. Hours of work per week may vary, some early mornings included.

What we offer :

Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
Career Growth
Employer paid training / education
Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

As an integral part of the infection prevention and control team, the Hand Hygiene student will observe healthcare workers hand hygiene practice and may provide feedback to staff among all levels of healthcare. The Hand Hygiene observer will work closely with the Infection Control Practitioners, providing them with hand hygiene feedback.

The student will be included in development, implementation, and evaluation of education strategies. Interior Health utilizes the observation tool that was developed by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group under the direction of the B.C. Ministry of Health.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Conduct hand hygiene audit observations including electronic data collection

May provide education to staff on hand hygiene practices when knowledge level allows

When knowledge level allows, may engage staff in the hand hygiene process through questions, discussions and interactive demonstrations

Identify staff learning needs (knowledge gaps)

Assess barriers to effective hand hygiene practice and provide feedback of missed opportunities

Assist in hand hygiene promotional activities

Assist in other Infection Prevention and Control initiatives or projects

How will we help you grow?

We provide you with an orientation customized to meet your needs, and immediate support and access from excellent colleagues. You will have access to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all.

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