Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner

Requisition : 399134

Position Number: 111-71840-C262-01

Posting End Date: March 18, 2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Portage Regional Health Centre

Union: MNU

Department/Unit: Staff Development Infection Prevention and Control

Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre

City: Portage la Prairie

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 03/30/2026 – 04/01/2027

Salary: As per MNU Collective Agreement

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Reporting to the Director Health Services - Staff Development, Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C), the Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner participates as an active member of the Regional Staff Development, Infection Prevention & Control Team, assisting in the provision of services and support throughout the Southern Health-Santé Sud region. the Regional IP&C Program. This position includes the, implementation, and evaluation of the Regional IP&C Program.

The incumbent acts as a facilitator and educational resource, proactively identifying and meeting training needs, and contributes to the implementation and evaluation of the Infection Prevention & Control Program.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

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• Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience.
• Minimum one (1) year recent experience in Infection Prevention & Control.

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
• Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control or willingness to acquire.
• Suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Current active practice registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) and scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Canadian Safety Association (CSA) Standards Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

• Current knowledge in epidemiology, microbiology, statistics and infection control best practices.
• Knowledge of principles of adult education, teaching and learning strategies.
• Knowledge of policy development and implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving while contributing to program improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions independently.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.
• Demonstrates Southern Health-SantéSud core values.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual…