Infection Control Professional

5 months ago


Ottawa, Canada The Ottawa Hospital Full time

**About The Ottawa Hospital**:

- Inspired by research and driven by compassionThe Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.- From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
- Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.**Position Information**:

- This is a corporate position with a home base of the General Campus.- This position will involve working in Long-term Care Homes, Retirement Homes and other Congregate Living Settings/Homes. There is no work onsite at TOH.**Rotation/Shifts**:

- Days, 8 hour shifts.- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

**Basic Requirements**:

- Bachelor's Degree in a Health Sciences related field AND certified or registered in base health sciences field (e.g., Registered Nurse, Medical Laboratory Technologist);
- Four (4) years clinical experience in relevant discipline;
- Experience in Infection Control relating to surveillance, education, consultation, occupational health liaison, research and policy development and/or a minimum of 80 hours IPAC/APIC endorsed Infection Control courses.
- Current certification in Infection Control (CIC) or will obtain certification in Infection Control within 3 years of entry into the profession and maintains certification;
- Knowledge and understanding of patient care practices;
- Knowledge of the Infectious Disease process and the regulatory bodies and legislative requirements that impact the Infection Control practice;
- Ability to work independently with mínimal direct supervision is required;
- Ability to drive to multiple homes throughout the work day is required;
- Ability to engage, coach and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholder groups (including transitional care, public health unit staff and provincial organizations as required);
- Ability to summarize activities in the form of electronic reports is required;
- Ability to discern significant IPAC risk and escalate as necessary;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability to multi-task;
- Superior written, verbal and presentation skills;
- Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level);

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Additional courses in epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases and statistics;
- Member of Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada);

**What you can expect from us**:

- The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
- The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.**Please Note**:

- Please note this position is also posted under ONA.-
- The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.



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