Job Description

Location:
Infection Control
Miramichi Regional Hospital ~ Miramichi ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Language requirement:
English Essential
Schedule:
on call as required, Subject to change due to operational requirements
Job Classification:
Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)
Job Classification Type:
NBNU
JOB PURPOSE
Provides investigation, tracking, monitoring, and management of infection control issues at the local Area Level. Provides leadership and direction in keeping with the goals and policies set out by the Regional Infection Prevention and Control Service. Participates in developing and delivering education programs that meet the needs of staff, patients, families, and visitors. Carries out infection surveillance utilizing the regional infection control surveillance system. Participates in the analysis and evaluation of the quality indicators developed for outcome-based practice in infection control. Must be able to travel to carry out the responsibilities of the position. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Minimum 5 years of patient care clinical experience including 3 years in an acute care medical and /or surgical setting within the past 7 years.
• Must possess in-depth knowledge, skills and abilities of patient care practices, infectious diseases and microbiology as it applies to patient care.
• Experience in Infection Prevention & Control with at least 1 year experience in the last 5 years.
• Demonstrated ability to apply quality improvement, patient safety and infection control principles in a healthcare system.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Word (50%), and Outlook (50%) as demonstrated by testing.
• Must successfully complete the basic infection prevention and control training course within 18 months of hire.
• Successful candidate must actively pursue continuing education in this field on an annual basis.
• Must have good previous work record and ability to attend work on a regular basis

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Consultation

• Acts as a consultant to patients, staff, visitors, and Programs and Services concerning infection prevention and control-related issues.
• Liaises with local Public Health personnel.
• Facilitates infection control practices and makes recommendations to improve practice.
• Collaborates with Occupational Health.
• Identifies and reports infection control safety issues.
• Participates in epidemiological studies to identify, investigate, evaluate, and monitor outcomes (e.g. outbreaks), exposures, changes in practice and reports these in a timely manner.
• Participates in providing direction to Programs and Services in the investigation of an outbreak in conjunction with other team members.
• Practices fiscal responsibility in carrying out these duties.

Education

• Participates in developing and delivering education programs that meet the needs of patients, families, staff, and visitors.
• Provides continuing education to all levels of healthcare workers to support infection prevention and control best practices.
• Participates in orientation of new staff, physicians, clergy, and volunteers.

Surveillance

• Participates/collaborates in the development and implementation of infection prevention and control surveillance programs.
• Participates in retrospective and concurrent collection of infection data.
• Organisms of significance, requiring isolation or follow-up, are acted upon immediately with notification to the Unit Manager and provision of directions for containment, as needed.

Policy/Program Development

• Collaborates in policy development and program planning related to infection prevention and control.
• Collaborates with Occupational Health in policy development.

COMPETENCIES

• Leads self
• Flexibility
• Organization, planning and prioritization
• Interpersonal relations
• Communication; both verbally and in writing
• Engaging others
• Self-motivated and able to work independently,
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Results oriented

Demonstrated adherence to all privacy legislation and corporation policies to ensure all confidential patient, business, financial and employee information is accessed on a need-to-know basis only (for required job duties) and is disclosed only to those authorized to receive it.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
If a candidate's primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).
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Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
About Horizon's Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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