Infection Control Professional Infection Prevention Control

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Providence Health Care Full time
Infection Control Professional Infection Prevention Control (Job ID: 4629)

The Infection Control Professional (ICP) ¿ Redevelopment, is a leader who provides infection control expert consultation during construction, renovation and maintenance activities at Unity Health, with the primary goal of reducing the risk of transmission of infectious agents and hospital acquired infections (HAI) related to these activities.
The ICP will report to the IPAC manager with the following responsibilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Provide infection prevention and control expert consultation as it relates to health care facility renovation, construction and maintenance.

·Architectural drawing review (blue prints) and assessment considering relevant standards, evidence and best practices

·Hoarding plan reviews and inspections;

·Infection Control Risk Assessment Permit approvals

·Attendance at relevant meetings and site reviews/audits

·Develop, coordinate and perform surveillance activities including but not limited to construction related surveillance

·Develop and facilitate relevant education and training to internal and external personnel

·Participating in research activities that will advance the practice of Infection Control at UHT

  • Asses and respond to exposures and outbreaks as part of a multidisciplinary team
    • Participate in the development, communication and implementation of IPAC policies and procedures, current best practice guidelines and applicable standards
    • Provide consultative advice, feedback and reports to internal and external stakeholders

·Provide services on an on-call basis including occasional evening and weekend on-call

  • Develop and facilitate ongoing IPAC education for staff, physicians, students, volunteers and patients
  • Lead and collaborate on quality improvement initiatives
  • Implement infection control recommendations as determined by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
  • Complete relevant audits and feedback to maintain a safe hospital environment during construction activities
  • Build relationships with departments such as planning and engineering and support all levels of staff, leaders and professional staff with IPAC expertise

·Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in health related discipline (e.g. nursing, laboratory, epidemiology, and other allied health) or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master¿s degree preferred;
  • Recent Infection Prevention Control experience in a health care setting; acute care experience preferred
  • Current certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred or a commitment to completing certification within the first two years of hire.
  • Current member of IPAC Canada preferred.
  • Experience with managing construction and renovation projects in relation to infection control.
  • Knowledge in current Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards as they relate to IPAC
  • Experience with review of architectural drawings, specifications, schematic and detailed design from the IPAC perspective
  • Experience with performing Infection control Risk Assessments (ICRA) and preventative measures analysis
  • Experience reviewing Infection Control (IC) Plans submitted by contractors and providing feedback as needed
  • Experience performing hoarding inspections prior to, during and before completion of construction projects
  • Demonstrates strong IPAC knowledge and experience in related areas of infectious diseases, microbiology, epidemiology, disinfection/sterilization; outbreak management, HVAC & construction
  • Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring, adult education and teaching
  • Demonstrated effective written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
  • Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

·Excellent time management and project management skills

·Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task

·Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

·Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills ¿

·Strong computer skills with the ability to learn how to use new software programs. Proficiency with Microsoft Office required and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills preferred

·Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others

·Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

·Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHT and/or departmental policies

  • Competent in quality improvement and change management techniques/methodology

Application Process: As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note that if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto¿s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

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