Infection Control Practitioner | Registered Nurse

Position Summary
Join our innovative and growing team at Kelowna General Hospital as a  Registered Nurse Infection Control Practitioner . We are seeking a Registered Nurse with recent acute or long‑term care experience, including expertise in infection prevention and control processes such as outbreak management, point‑of‑care risk assessments, routine practices, and additional precautions. Candidates must have completed, or be enrolled in, an IPAC Canada‑endorsed Infection Prevention and Control course.

This  relief full‑time  opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient and staff safety while working within a collaborative and supportive healthcare team. This position is available until November 22, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

Shift Times:  Monday to Friday from 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, 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 BC’s Top 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!

Qualifications
Education, Training and

Experience:

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Three (3) years’ recent related clinical experience in an acute or long‑term care setting, which includes two (2) years’ recent related experience working directly with infection control processes (such as, outbreak management, point of care risk assessment, routine practices, and additional precautions).

Completion of, or enrollment in, an IPAC Canada endorsed Infection Prevention and Control course including:
Centennial College Onsite and Online Infection Control course

Queen’s University online basic Infection Control course

University of British Columbia IPAC certificate

Bay River College, Infection Prevention and Control Program

or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid Class 5 vehicle license required.

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