Infection Control Practitioner New
3 weeks ago
Job Number: 913236
Category: Allied Health Professionals
Positions Available: 1
Years Experience Required: 3
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posted Date: Jan 20, 2023
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**Infection Control Practitioner**
**Infection Prevention Control Department**
**Clinical Services**
**Position Description**
The Infection Prevention Control Department (IPAC) is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Infection Control Practitioner. Reporting to the Manager, Infection Prevention & Control, the ICP works in compliance with infection prevention and control best practice standards, guidelines and relevant regulations (e.g. PIDAC best practice standards, MOH Directives, Toronto Public Health guidelines). Has a working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and relevant regulations.
This position requires the regular reviewing, revision, development and maintenance of the present systems of identifying, recording and reporting of infections in patients. The staff holding this position will maintain regular contact with all patient programs, and fully investigate all potential and actual infectious issues; and report communicable disease to Toronto Public Health as required by legislation. You will lead outbreak management and liaise with Toronto Public Health and key stakeholders including unit leadership to implement necessary infection prevention and control protocols and measures. You will conduct unit and hospital-wide infection control inspections and hand hygiene audits and monitor organizational compliance with infection prevention and control practices. In addition, the ICP will assist programs, including Health Safety & Wellness (Occupational Health & Safety Services), in formation and adherence to infection control policies and procedures and ensure the ongoing development and maintenance of a continuous Infection Prevention and Control Program including regular education for staff, patient and visitors including in-services and orientation. You will be oriented to work across all clinical inpatient and outpatient areas: Emergency/Acute, Forensics/Rehab, and specialty populations - Addictions, Adult Neurodevelopmental, Geriatrics, pediatrics and transitional-aged youth.
You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at the Queen Street Site and involves weekend work.
**Qualifications**
**Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.**
**Please Note**: This full-time, permanent position is NOT part of any Bargaining Unit.
**Salary Range**:Competitive salary and benefits package.
**CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.**
**CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.**
**At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.**
**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.
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