Infection Prevention and Control Professional

Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
Department: Infection Prevention & Control
Job Code: 18308
- Pension - Dental Insurance - Disability Insurance - Health Insurance - Life Insurance

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of _providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community._

Living our values is important here and if you want to join a team that is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative and inspired, you can see more details about the position currently available below.

**Current Rate of Pay**: Min $41.66- Max $ 52.07

**Current Shifts**: Primarily Days (Temporary Full-time for approximately 18 months)

**Position Summary**:
Infection Prevention and Control is a vital component of health care delivery at Guelph General Hospital. The Infection Prevention and Control Professional, functions as a resource, investigator and educator. With a focus on infection prevention and providing the best patient experience, the Infection Prevention and Control Professional builds strong relationships with key partners and is responsible for a range of activities including monitoring and surveillance, outbreak management, education and implementation of best practices. These tasks are facilitated with the assistance of both expert resources and front line contributors. Infection Prevention and Control is truly an extended part of our health care team.

Reporting to the Director, Laboratory Medicine, Infection Prevention and Control, Medical Device Reprocessing, the role of the Infection Prevention and Control Professional is to:

- Provide leadership around the implementation of evidence based infection prevention and control practices that are consistent with standards of practice and the hospital’s mission, vision and values
- Develop and implement educational programs or tools that relate to infection prevention, control & epidemiology
- Assist in the collection of infection control data and statistics on an ongoing basis
- Liaison with Public Health Unit & other community agencies on matters related to infection prevention, control & epidemiology
- Build capacity within the organization related to Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) risks, responses and resources
- Work directly with patients and families to provide support, education and follow-up with issues related to IPAC

**In this role, you will**:

- Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow with a generous professional development program via our education assistance fund and in-house development programs
- Have access to a total rewards package which includes competitive pay, health and dental benefits (through GGH or HCP) and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) where we match your contributions by 126%
- Be a part of an organization committed to the well-being of our workforce
- Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through our actions
- Be a part of a team of high performing health care professionals

Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life’s experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone
- It’s one of Ontario's most robust and growing economies
- You will have access to excellent schools which include a university and college
- There are multiple centres of faith reflected in the community

**Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a Health related field
- Current certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) or certification within two years of acceptance of this role
- Master’s in a Health related field preferred
- Minimum of four (4) years recent related clinical experience preferred (surveillance, education, consultation, occupational health liaison and policy development)
- Minimum of 80 hours of IPAC Canada/APIC endorsed Infection Control courses
- Relevant experience providing clinical education utilizing adult educational principles and evidence based practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent facilitation, public relations and presentation skills
- Demonstrated problem solving, diplomacy, conflict resolution and negotiations skills
- Knowledge and experience of patient care practices in acute care
- Current knowledge and experience with quality improvement processes
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and hospital information systems (Meditech, Windows, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative practice model with an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to develop strong working relationships and to work effectively in large and small team settings
- Ability to work flexible afternoon, evening and weekend hours, if necessary
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in