Communicable Disease Control Nurse Coordinator

Detailed Overview

Coordinates and maintains the Communicable Disease Program for Population & Public Health Services within Fraser Health, including identifying problem areas and follow-up of communicable disease concerns and issues. Acts as a resource person to all levels of staff in matters related to communicable disease control. Identifies training needs of staff and develops and implements training programs. Responsibilities Maintains the Communicable Disease Program and related systems through surveillance, data collection, analysis, reporting and documentation. Maintains and updates relevant information on laboratory confirmed cases within, and external to, the public health sector. Provides consultation and guidance to staff and others on clinical issues and approaches. Participates in coordinating response activities on major and complex disease outbreaks. Participates in the reporting of communicable disease with respect to recommendations for future cont...