Practitioner, Infection Prevention

2 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada St Joseph's Care Group Full time

**Bargaining Unit: Non-Union**

**Status: Full Time**

**Department: Infection Control/Client Safety**

**Site: St. Joseph's Hospital**

**Location: Thunder Bay, ON**

**Shifts: Days**

**Annual Salary: $82,104.75 - $102,644.10**

Reporting to the Manager, the Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner is responsible to act as a resource for infection prevention and control; participate in risk management and safety; and provide education to health care providers and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines and standards. Additional responsibilities include linking with external agencies to participate in regional and community-wide infection prevention and control activities.

**Qualifications**:
**_Education/Experience:_**
- Degree-educated Registered Nurse with current unrestricted certificate of registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
- Demonstrated interest in infection prevention and control, including the commitment to enroll within the first year of hire, in a specialized program through an IPAC Canada-endorsed education program and further eligible to obtain certification in infection control, if not currently certified
- Minimum three (3) years of relevant clinical experience
- A working knowledge of infection prevention and control, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation and standards

**_Skills/Abilities:_**
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to deliver presentations and training to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with private and public officials, subordinates, co-workers
- Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with office computer equipment and software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

**_Assets:_**
- Current certification as an infection prevention and control professional with the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc.
- Completion or currently enrolled in a recognized Infection Prevention and Control program
- Experience using Meditech, MED e-Care

**CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**
- This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

**_St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply._

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