Location:	Morden
Company:	Southern Health
Contract type:	Permanent
Hours:	Full time

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

Competition #: NRS-24-187

Facility/Program: Regional Office - Boundary Trails Place

Location: Morden-Winkler

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Status: Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Hours of Work: 7.75 hour shifts

Shift(s): Days, occasional evenings & weekends as required

Union: MNU

Start Date: To be determined

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Summary
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.
Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required
Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Active member of and licensed in good standing with the CRNM required
Completion of an Infection Prevention and Control Course endorsed by IPAC Canada. Successful candidate will be expected to successfully complete course within 1 year of hire, if not already successfully completed
Certification in Infection Control from Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated. Successful candidate will be expected to obtain certification within 3 years of hire, if not already CIC designated
Obtaining and maintaining membership with IPAC Canada is a condition of employment
Additional education in areas pertinent to IPAC Canada core competencies an asset, e.g., Adult Education, leadership, microbiology, epidemiology.
Knowledge of the key roles and responsibilities of IP&C
Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
Knowledge of microbiology, infectious disease, applied epidemiology and biostatistics
Demonstrated knowledge of IP&C competencies
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of relevant computer software applications, including Microsoft Office
Minimum 4 years clinical nursing experience in a healthcare setting
Progressive experience in a leadership capacity with a diverse range of stakeholders
Experience working with LTC residents preferred
Experience in IP&C preferred
Experience delivering multi-site services is preferred
Experience delivering education programming is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of IP&C competencies including microbiology, infectious disease, epidemiology, and biostatistics
Demonstrated ability to critically think, analyze, interpret, and apply relevant practice knowledge
Demonstrated ability to form effective and respectful working relationships with team members, other professionals, clients, stakeholders, and the community, with diverse values, perspectives, and ideas
Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving skills and decision-making skills, including the ability to prioritize, interpret and respond appropriately to multiple concurrent activities
Demonstrated leadership skills in an interdisciplinary team environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in applying principles and approaches in quality improvement and adult education development and delivery
Proficiency in use of common office software
Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use database management software or data entry and analysis
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 positions
Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
Good work and attendance record
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.
Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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