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Coordinator - Infection Prevention & Control
Job description
Description:Performance of quality reviews using standardized tools and methods across the continuum of care to meet all review targets. Multiple walk throughs at various hospitals and healthcare sites which will require extended periods of standing/walking while conducting reviews. This work requires directly observing care delivery on hospital units and in clinics. Provide education and support to front line staff related to hand hygiene. Provide feedback to frontline managers and staff and create reports as required. Provide training to site/program-based reviewers. All Management and Out of Scope positions are being reviewed for inclusion in the AUPE General Support Services bargaining unit. If this position is impacted, the incumbent will be notified accordingly.Classification: CoordinatorUnion: ExemptUnit and Program: Infection Prevention & ControlPrimary Location: Seventh Street PlazaLocation Details: As Per LocationNegotiable Location: Within Edmonton ZoneEmployee Class: Regular Full TimeFTE: 1.00Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2023Date Available: 16-OCT-2023Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: 2Shifts per cycle: 10Shift Pattern: DaysDays Off: Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $23.59
Responsibilities & skills
Education
High school diploma plus applicable post-secondary education, preferably in a health-related field. Incumbent will be required to train on AHS hand hygiene review programs, AHS hand hygiene policy and procedure and other review programs as required. Ability to work independently and to collaborate with stakeholders is essential. Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required. Proficiency and experience with the following programs and technology
Experience
Experience in healthcare, preferably working with front line staff. Knowledge of the chain of infection and IPC Risk Assessment tools. Knowledge of standards applicable to the project. Experience in conducting reviews or inspections and preparing entry level reports an asset. Position requires travel to sites and facilities across the zone. Mileage paid per NUEE guidelines. Equivalencies of education and experience will be considered.
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Alberta Health Services
We are the skilled and dedicated health professionals, support staff, volunteers and physicians who promote wellness and provide health care to approximately 3.9 million Albertans.Alberta Health Services (AHS) has over 104,000 employees, including approximately 96,100 direct AHS employees and almost 8,000 staff working in AHS wholly-owned subsidiaries.Programs and services are offered at over 450 facilities throughout the province, including hospitals, clinics, continuing care facilities, mental health facilities and community health sites.AHS is setting the national standard for quality health services as Alberta’s largest employer. AHS strives to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Working at AHS enables a better quality of life, not only for our staff, but their families too – there’s no shortage of reasons to join our team!Mission: To provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
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