Template - Infection Control Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Etobicoke, Canada William Osler Health System Full time

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.

**Job Description**:
The Infection Control Prevention and Control (IPAC) department is an integral part of William Osler Health System. As a member of this department, the IPAC practitioner facilitates infection control activities and is considered a change agent with the primary goal of reducing risk of hospital acquired infections (HAI). The IPAC practitioner directly reports to the IPAC Manager.

**Qualifications**:

- A degree in health related discipline preferred (e.g. nursing, laboratory, epidemiology, and other allied health)
- Membership with Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Canada required
- Current registration and in good standing with a regulatory body in Ontario
- Previous experience as an Infection Control Practitioner is preferred in an acute care setting
- Completion of an entry Level 1 Infection Control course
- Certified in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred or commitment within 2 years
- Knowledge and/or job related experience in health care practices
- Strong knowledge of infectious diseases, microbiology, epidemiology and statistics
- Proficiency in the use of computer databases, spreadsheets, Meditech and literature search
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Self-directed, well-organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
- Demonstrated skill in teaching and strong written communication skills
- Able to participate in the IPAC on-call rotation and travel between sites

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