Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Cornwall, Canada Cornwall Community Hospital Full time

-Job Posting Number:

J0823-0714
Job Title:

Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner
Job Category:

Nursing
Unit:

Infection Control
Job Type:

Permanent Full Time
Open Positions:

1
City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:

August 11, 2023
Available Shifts:

Closing Date:

September 11, 2023
Union:

Non Union

Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.

**Summary of responsibilities**:

Reporting to the Director of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness; Infection Prevention and Control; Palliative Care, Spiritual Care, the incumbent will support the strategic goals and objectives of the Cornwall Community Hospital’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. As a member of the Infection Prevention and Control team, he/she supports the implementation of infection prevention and control practices, policies and procedures, to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices for the well-being of patients, healthcare workers and visitors. He/she actively participates in all functions, processes and activities including active surveillance, outbreak prevention and control, education and training of health care workers, patients and their families and on-going evaluation and continuous improvement of the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday day shift
Incumbent may be on-call and work evenings and weekends as required (on a rotational basis).
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assists in the maintenance of Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at CCH
- Conducts day-to-day surveillance
- Provides clinical support and counsel to clinical/professional staff
- Conducts audit activities and monitors compliance with Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures, strategies, and standards
- Participates and/or leads outbreak investigation and management
- Provides consultation concerning sterilization and disinfection, internal maintenance, renovation and construction activities, patient care practices, product evaluation etc.
- Provides consultation on infection control and prevention workflows, PPE and/or best practices for any hospital staff/program
- Liaises with the Infection Control Team at the Health and Eastern Ontario Health Unit as required for matters such as outbreaks, exposures, surveillance, ministry guidelines and practices
- Actively participates in Committees, such as Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship
- Presents Infection Prevention and Control education at General Orientation, Nursing Orientation and to healthcare workers, medical staff, volunteers and students as required

**Requirements of the job**:

- BScN who holds a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum three (3) years of recent acute care clinical experience
- Completion of a recognized Infection Prevention and Control Course endorsed by the Community & Hospital Infection Control Association - Canada
- Possess a Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) or be willing to obtain within three (3) years of hire
- Training and expertise in regards to CSA Standard Z317.13 Infection Control During Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities
- Experience in infection prevention and control related to surveillance, education, consultation, occupational health and policy development
- Knowledge of standards of care, best practice, and legislative requirements for nursing, infection prevention and control and infection diseases
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, teaching and communication skills
- Superior written, verbal and presentation skills
- Functional proficiency in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French - and testing completed)


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