Education and Practice Coordinator, Provincial Infection Control Network (PicNet)

Job title: Education and Practice Coordinator, Provincial Infection Control Network (PicNet)

Job description: Education and Practice Coordinator, Provincial Infection Control Network (PicNet)

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Education and Practice Coordinator, Provinical Infection Control Network (PicNet)

Vancouver, BC

The Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) is a provincial program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) that works to reduce healthcare-associated infections in BC healthcare facilities. Our key areas of focus are surveillance, evidence-based guidelines, and education. PICNet works together with partners on provincial surveillance initiatives, development and promotion of evidence-based best practices, and the creation of educational and operational tools. Our community of practice includes experts in infection prevention and control, occupational health and safety, public health, infectious diseases, patient safety and quality, microbiology laboratories, and others.

PICNet is made up of the following:

• Scientific Operations Advisory Committee
• Management Office and Medical Co-Leads
• Committees and Working Groups
• Community of Practice

The Education and Practice Coordinator leads the development of practice guidelines and education tools for the Infection Control Community of Practice. This includes critical appraisal of relevant research and translation of this research into practice recommendations, utilization of educational/ curriculum theory and knowledge of clinical practice to design and develop infection control education tools and programs for infection control professionals, healthcare providers, patients and families.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Leads the collation, development and maintenance of infection prevention and control educational resources and initiatives that serves the entire continuum of care.
• Identifies, analyses, and uses relevant and valid information including research findings in the development of educational curriculum.
• Facilitates competence development by planning, developing, and evaluating infection prevention and control orientation and continuing education programs.
• Develops and adapts educational programs and materials in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Promotes infection control education by acting as a clinical and educational resource, role model and mentor to health care staff.
• Provides information and consultation to health care providers regarding evidence-based practices.

What you bring

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in a regulated health care profession.
• Completion of an Infection Prevention and Control Certificate from a recognised accredited program, and completion of education development courses (such as curriculum design and delivery) from an accredited program.
• Seven (7) years experience working with policy makers, practitioners and researchers, including three (3) years experience in Infection Prevention and Control, and clinical experience in diverse health care settings.
• Current practicing registration with a relevant professional association.

You Have:

• Demonstrated ability to critically appraise infection control-related evidence and translate into practice; teach, facilitate and coach in online, clinical, and workshop settings; and develop and present educational programs and materials.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team; establish workload priorities, plan and organize work, and work with time-sensitive projects; adjust to new or unexpected events, deal effectively with conflict situations, and problem-solve.
• Previous experience with accessing literature databases, undertaking literature searches, and considering multi-media resources for educational purposes.
• Demonstrated skill to operate related equipment, including various word processing and other software packages.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’Yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (12) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Flexible work options including flextime, work locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary)
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

PicNet is open to considering applicants from across Canada that are interested in relocating to Vancouver, BC

For full overview of the Duties & Accountabilities, please email Veronica Wong, Talent Acquisition Advisor:

Temporary, Full-Time (Until September 9, 2022)
Suite 504- 1001 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 4E4
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Monday to Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition Number: 110940

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of July 5, 2021. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.

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Job date: Fri, 02 Jul 2021 04:33:08 GMT

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