Casual Infection Prevention

POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible for the prevention, investigation, observation and reporting of infection diseases in the hospital. Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates infection control practices based on best practice standards to reduce the acquisition/transmission amongst patients and staff. Ensure updated vaccination records for all staff.

**KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**:
Registered Nurse (BScN preferred);
Certified or enrolled in infection control or willing to commit to completing the entry level comprehensive infection control course within 12 months and complete certification within 3 years;
Two years’ experience in IPAC or related area, preferred;
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA;
Experience working in a hospital or public health facility;
Demonstrated clinical expertise in required discipline;
Experience with epidemiological data gathering, statistics and audits;
Knowledge of and skills in implementing infection prevention and control measures;
Preferred knowledge of the nature and processes of hospital associated infections and outbreaks in a healthcare environment, investigatory and medical surveillance procedures, documentation and standards;
An effective influencer;
Excellent teaching and presentation skills, (plan, develop and conduct) and applies knowledge of adult learning principles;
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in coaching others;
Ability to work independently, self-directed and able to effectively interact with clinical & non-clinical teams;
Superior communication (both written and verbal),interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with physicians, leaders and staff as well as external agencies and the public;
Demonstrates commitment to professional development and learning;
Demonstrates understanding of continuous improvement principles and tools;
Possesses highly developed analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills;
Highly organized, with an ability to determine priorities and plan activities while performing a variety of different responsibilities with conflicting deadlines.