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Infection Control Practitioner

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Preventing the spread of disease

Infection control practitioners (ICPs) are experts in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection.

They collect relevant data and engage in consultation with healthcare workers to lead the planning, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of system wide improvements in infection prevention and control.

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Compensation


$43.38 - $57.63 per hour

Other benefits

Education


Bachelor’s degree in a health related field

Duties

  • Lead the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of system wide improvements in infection prevention and control
  • Perform consultation to all stakeholders, surveillance, education, risk management and research
  • Collect relevant data on patient outcomes and provide surveillance on key Infection Prevention and Control indicators
  • Investigating and reporting hospital acquired infection
  • Coordinate outbreak management and other areas as required

Make a Difference

  • Serve as a role model to promote the goals of the Infection Prevention and Control program
  • Educate and train staff and the public on implementation of infection control practices, and other practices such as performing hand hygiene
  • Facilitate change by interpreting and applying standards, and providing best practice recommendations

Work Collaboratively

  • Work as part of an inter-professional team including allied health, cancer care, and inpatient staff
  • Collaborate with other healthcare staff including technologists, therapists, physicians, and nurses
  • Work in a variety of facilities across the continuum of care at hospitals, health centers, clinics and other healthcare facilities

Grow Your Career

  • Additional training and certification
  • Teaching and training other staff
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as an infection control practitioner in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).