Education Facilitator & Infection Control Professional

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Requisition ID: 371378

Position Number: 118-71840-C262-01

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Site: Morris General Hospital

Union: MNU

Department/Unit: Staff Development/Infection Prevention & Control

Work Location: Morris General Hospital

City: Morris

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 0.7

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 12/02/2024 – 01/31/2025

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director Health Services, the Education Facilitator & Infection Control Practitioner participates as an active member of the Regional Staff Development, Infection Prevention & Control Department through collaboration in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of regional education. The incumbent functions under the goals, objectives, core values, and policies of the Southern Health-Santé Sud Regional Health Authority. This position includes resource development with elements of research application and integration, and policy and procedure development as it relates to promote an optimal standard of safety for clients and staff. He/she is proactive in identifying and meeting his/her own learning needs as well as those of the other health professionals within Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years full-time nursing experience in a relevant healthcare practice setting and/or professional development.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current Active Practice Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Current Instructor Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Heart and Stroke Foundation).
• Certification in Adult Education or be willing to acquire Certification in Adult Education.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education, teaching and learning strategies.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.