Infection Control Practitioner

**TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE**

**Join our Team**

**We are actively recruiting for a Infection Control Practitioner (ICP)**
**Temporary Full Time-15 Month Contract**

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides, specialized care to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Transitional care, and Palliative Care services. The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities. TGHC operates in 3 sites - the Main site (Church & Bloor St) and our Harbour Lights site and Specialized Care Centre (Victoria Park & McNicoll). Our organization is committed to collaborating with patients and families in their journey through the health care system effectively supporting their integration back into the community.

As a compassionate, caring, and influential member of the inter-professional team, you will make a personal difference in the quality of life of our patients, residents, and families. If you want to work in an environment where every face is familiar and where care, compassion, and commitment flow to the persons that we serve as well as the staff, join our team and become part of the Toronto Grace family.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Director, Quality, Risk & Patient Safety, the Quality and Patient Safety Specialist will work closely with all departments and levels within the hospital to provide assistance on IPAC related projects and initiatives and implements various plans. This is an exciting time to join The Toronto Grace and make a big impact in our Specialized Care Centre and Harbour Light locations at 1020 McNicoll Avenue.

**Responsibilities**:

- This position will be required to work at all Toronto Grace Sites (SCC, Harbour Light and 650 Church St.)
- In conjunction with IPAC Team and departmental Director implements projects related to infection prevention and control
- Provides various assistance and support to departmental Director and Management team related to IPAC deliverables
- Conducts regular surveillance for potential outbreaks in collaboration with Public Health
- Assists with surveillance processes for screening and surveillance for antibiotic resistant organisms (AROS) and C-difficile associated disease (CDAD)
- Monitors and tracks patient data to assess risk of respiratory and enteric outbreaks
- Create more awareness of infection control related patient safety issues for staff at all levels
- Implements guidelines for safe environment practices related to potential enteric and respiratory outbreaks
- Provides support on various investigations and outbreak management
- Create more awareness for staff at all levels regarding risk of transmission
- Coordinates staff and patient education programs such as the infection control programs on hand washing and prevention of hospital acquired infections
- Delivers various staff presentations on relevant and timely topics
- Other related duties as deemed necessary

**Qualifications and Education**:

- Baccalaureate preparation in a relevant health-science discipline
- Completion of the Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner Course
- Board certification in infection control (considered an asset)
- Knowledge and experience in infection control theory and practice
- Experience working in a hospital setting
- Project Management experience an asset
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multitask
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
- Skilled in the use of spreadsheets and computer databases
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to provide staff with education as necessary
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements
- Microsoft Office skills - Word, Power point, Excel

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Infection Prevention: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner Course (required)
- Board Certification Infection Control (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: In person