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In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is nonpensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Description: As an Infection Prevention and Control Professional (ICP), you will be a patient safety expert who leads the planning, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of system wide improvements in infection prevention and serves as a role model to promote the goals of the IPC program within the larger context of the vision and mission of AHS. You will facilitate change through interpretation and application of standards, and provide best practice recommendations across the spectrum of the organization with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and preventing healthcare associated infections (HAI). - Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH - Unit and Program: Infection Prevention and Control - Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac - Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta - MultiSite: Not Applicable - FTE: 1.00 - Posting End Date: 06-MAY-2026 - Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits - Date Available: 16-MAY-2026 - Temporary End Date: 24-SEP-2027 - Hours per Shift: 7.75 - Length of Shift in weeks: 2 - Shifts per cycle: 10 - Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends, On-Call - Days Off: Saturday/Sunday - Minimum Salary: $47.40 - Maximum Salary: $62.97 - Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided Required Qualifications Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or Public Health. Other clinical healthrelated baccalaureate or graduate degrees may be considered if curriculum content equivalency can be adequately demonstrated. Minimum of three years experience in a clinical health care setting, or experience and proficiency in two of the following: 1) patient care practice; 2) microbiology and infectious diseases; or 3) epidemiology and biostatistics. Active or eligible registration with the applicable regulatory college i.e. College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA), etc. Additional Required Qualifications Recent experience as an Infection Control Practitioner, or completion of an IPCendorsed novice IPC course is required. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Infection Control CIC(C) from the Certification Board of Infection Control. Recent experience in nursing, microbiology and infectious diseases, epidemiology and biostatistics, laboratory technology, or public health. Security Screening A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS. Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together. Were passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta. Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; its about putting patients and families experiences, priorities and trust first. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr