Infection Control Support Associate - Jobs in Thicket Portage

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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Already a Manitoba health-care employeeIf you are a current Manitoba health-care employee looking for new opportunities, please click on the button below. Work Location: Northern Lights Manor- Flin Flon Department / Unit: Long Term Care Union: MAHCP FTE: 1.0 Anticipated Shift: Days Annual Base Hours: 2015 Accessible, respectful, inclusive and safe healthcare for everyone. Is this a vision you can see yourself supporting through your expertise and passion for Infection Control If so, we encourage you to apply right now! At Flin Flon, Manitoba #39;s Northern Lights Manor, there is an immediate opening for an Infection Control Support Associate. This full-time, permanent position will provide you the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Recognize and pursue opportunities for professional development through education support
• Assist in enhancing the Clinical Infection and Prevention Control program
• Receive generous compensation of $63k to 84k annually along with a comprehensive pension and benefits package– Learn more here:https://hebmanitoba.ca/home/
• Receive reimbursement of relocation expenses and 3 months of interim accommodations/rent reimbursement
• Achieve work life balance with a Monday to Friday day shift and 20 vacation days accrued in the first year, plus 2 additional travel days.

Ready to leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind “Go north on your next adventure!”: Flin Flon, Manitoba, a mining hub with a thriving arts and culture scene including a choir, a visual arts centre, a theatre group and more. It is also well known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities with ample opportunities for hiking, swimming, fishing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing, just to name a few. Flin Flon allows you to enjoy high quality of life with a highly affordable cost of living, some of the lowest in all of Canada. Check out more here: Flin Flon | Manitoba North | Travel Manitoba If the above has piqued your interest, here are a few qualifications we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field with focus in direct clinical care, microbiology, epidemiology or public health.
• Completion of an IPAC Canada endorsed Infection Prevention and Control Course (or willingness to complete within one (1) year of commencing employment)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain membership with IPAC Canada required as a condition of employment
• Certification in Infection Control from Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated an asset
• Valid Manitoba Class V Driver’s License, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel the regionyear-round.
• Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
• Demonstrated knowledge of IP amp;C competencies
• Knowledge and skill in the use of relevant computer software applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to function effectively in a self-directed, independent manner with limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize, interpret and respond appropriately to multiple concurrent activities

If you meet these requirements and want to be an integral part of healthcare transformation in Manitoba, apply today! Be sure to include a resume and cover letter letting us know why you would be the ideal candidate. A full job description is available upon request. For more information, connect with Tavleen Kaur Chani; 204-914-0795 or tchani@sharedhealthmb.ca #LI-TC1 We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today. Interested candidates should select thequot;Apply quot; icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE. Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.