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Reporting to the Executive Director, Iqaluit Health Services, the Infection Control Practitioner (Practitioner) is responsible for planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Control Program and its impact on the Disaster and Emergency Planning Program with the Qikiqtani General Hospital. The position also develops and maintains infection control policies and procedures through the Infection Control Committee by consulting with all disciplines and or departments and facilitates on infection control matters. The incumbent acts as a chairperson for the Infection Control Committee.

The Practitioner advises members on the Infection Control Committee of any problems and works with the committee towards resolution of infection control problems. The position also consults and liaises with appropriate Public Health Authorities. The Practitioner will develop and maintain a surveillance system for the timely collection, tabulation, analysis, and reporting of communicable disease to identify and deal with risk and public situations and minimize risk to the organization, staff, clients, and visitors. The Practioner will also perform immunization as required for the pre-employment immunization program as well as organizing Tuberculosis (TB) skin testing for new employees by liaising with Public Health staff at the start of new employment and yearly TB skin testing.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized undergraduate degree in nursing or a health-related field, along with two (2) years’ experience in the field of infection control. Certificate in Infection Control (CIC) is also required. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application