Infection Control Nurse (RN)

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as an Infection Control Nurse at Squamish Hospital with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurses to join the Infection Control team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an Infection Control Nurse you will:

• Provide leadership and expertise related to the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection in the hospital and associated out-patient settings.
• Conduct surveillance, analyze data and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness of existing practices or procedures.
• Act as a resource for nurses and other health care providers in the hospital and community and provide clinical leadership on interdisciplinary teams in addressing infection prevention & control issues through consultations, continuing education, and other presentations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, educators, and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in client centred care, education and research.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years’ recent, related acute care clinical nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and certificate of completion in an IPAC-Canada (Infection Prevention and Control) approved basic course in infection prevention and control.
• Current CBIC Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or expected certification within two (2) years of start of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing science theory and practice within a client centred care model.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Broad knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with others in a consultative/collaborative method.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities on own and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use database management software (data entry and analysis) and computerized patient care information systems.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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