Infection Control Practitioner

1 week ago


Newmarket, Canada Southlake Health Full time

**Company Bio**
- Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka._
- Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada._

**Job Summary**

The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) as a member of the Infection Control Team is responsible and accountable for surveillance, education and consultation in accordance with current standards of practice. He/she/them supports the Infection Control process using the principles embedded in the core competencies. He/she/them is a clinical specialist functioning as a consultant, educator, role model, researcher and agent of change. He/she/them supports and participates in continuous improvement of the existing Infection Control Program initiatives as indicated by current standards. He/she is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of assigned projects.

**Qualifications**
- Degree in relevant health science or related discipline and current registration with the relevant college/university/association or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Completion of an Infection Prevention and Control Canada endorsed IPAC course
- Minimum of 3-5 years combined recent hospital experience in Infection Prevention and Control preferred or other related field, i.e. clinical microbiology.
- Active member of Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada) and preferred to be a current member of IPAC-GTA.
- Demonstrated ability in interpersonal, communication, diplomacy, coaching, facilitation and team building skills
- Skills in teaching and program design
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of hospital information systems
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Demonstrated ability to promote and manage change
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated problem assessment skills
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
- Demonstrated individual leadership skills

**Closing Statement**

**_ Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position._**

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.


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