Regional Nurse 4 – Infection Prevention & Control – Long Term Care (NRS-24-187)

Under the direction of the Provincial Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) Long Term Care Lead (LTC) and working in alignment with the strategic direction of Shared Health and guided by the Clinical and Preventative Services Plan, the Regional Nurse 4, IP&C LTC:

Provides clinical expertise, support, and direction to site Infection Control Support Associates (ICSA), site leadership, and interdisciplinary teams in addressing infection prevention and control issues through consultation and education, and acts as a resource to LTC facilities/Personal Care Homes (PCH)
Advises sites on implementation of recommended IP&C measures to minimize risk of health care associated infections (HAIs)
Leads the local implementation and evaluation of IP&C interventions including education, in collaboration with assigned sites and associated stakeholders, ensuring consistency with provincial LTC IP&C direction
Oversees and guides local implementation of provincial IP&C surveillance for LTC in assigned facilities, monitors, guides, and coaches’ site ICSAs in analyzing data, and implementing improvements
Contributes as a member of the broader provincial IP&C LTC team in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of IP&C initiatives, policies, procedures, and operational directives to ensure consistency of practice across assigned facilities, and to build capacity for IP&C in LTC
Communicates and collaborates regarding IP&C issues across the continuum of care

Participates in IP&C research and knowledge translation activities
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.

Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
Access to a vehicle required. Must be able to travel within the applicable geographic area to fulfill the duties of this position.

Full Time 1.0 Permanent
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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