Job Description

Position #: 157789

Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Population Health Unit

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Infection Prevention and Control

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Infection Control Practitioner $44.356 to $53.2

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Accountable to the Manager, the Infection Control Practitioner is responsible for providing infection prevention and control related services within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) integrated service areas by supporting implementation and maintenance of an effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program, providing training and education related to IPAC and infectious diseases, and by consulting on matters related to IPAC as an expert resource. The incumbent will participate in quality improvement or research activities as needed within the SHA.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Degree in Nursing or relevant Health Sciences Degree acceptable to the Employer

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Infection Control Course

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of microbiology & infectious disease
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
• Ability to communicate components of infection control to staff and patients
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge to identify, investigate & control outbreaks of infectious diseases
• Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills
• Possesses knowledge of and has job related experience in health care
• Knowledge of & able to utilize, principles of program development & teaching

Other Information

• For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/
• La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert
• Current Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) is an asset

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.