Registered Nurse; rn), Infection Prevention Practitioner

Position Summary

We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our health care team. If you are a conscientious and well-organized Registered Nurse, with a strong commitment to the care and well-being of others, don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity!

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position assists in the provision of service for the Northern Health Infection Prevention Program for acute, continuing care facilities, and public health programs by developing education materials and implementing transmission precaution strategies and the surveillance, investigation and reporting of healthcare acquired infections, in order to minimize risk of infection to patients/resident/clients, staff and visitors.

This position will promote continuous quality improvement methodology and epidemiological principles to carry out the functions of the service and this will be done within a fiscally responsible environment. This position reports to the Regional Manager Infection Prevention.

Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Three (3) years' recent clinical experience
• Completion of an Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC) infection prevention approved course.

• Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, supervising responsibilities of others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from Infection Prevention and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
• Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Actively supports the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) values of NH.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge conventional practices; adapt established methods for new uses; pursue ongoing system improvement; evaluate new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.
• Able to deal with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to Infection prevention and well-being.
• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to operate related equipment including proven ability to utilize computer technology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300, 000 people. With over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees:
  Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular…