Infection Prevention

**General Posting Information**

**POSITION**:

- Infection Prevention and Control Professional**DEPARTMENT**:

- Infection Prevention and Control Services**CONDITIONS**:

- Full-time

**HOURS**:

- Approximately 75.0 hours Bi-weekly**SHIFTS**:

- Days / Evenings / Nights / Weekends / On Call
- **WAGE RANGE**:

- Scale Minimum Maximum
NONU $49.46/hr $59.96/hr**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To Support the strategic goals and objectives of the corporate Infection Prevention and Control Program
- To provide Infection Control expertise within the Queensway Carleton Hospital
- To conduct necessary monitoring and analysis of data for the purpose of identifying, reporting and making recommendations related to Infection Control issues
- To assist the other members of the Infection Control team with the development and implementation of all functions and activities of the corporate Infection Prevention and Control Program
- Monitor admissions and microbiology data for recognition of infections, epidemiologically important organisms, sentinel events, environmental risks and/or communicable diseases for immediate review and investigation
- Review patients charts for supporting evidence related to infections, communicable disease and clusters/outbreaks of infections or unusual occurrences
- Maintain and analyze surveillance data records
- Investigate problems and provide timely, evidence-based recommendations and reports
- In consultation with the Infection Control Director, develop and implement surveillance systems, compile and interpret data and provide analysis of effect
- Collect and disseminate information on designated reportable diseases to the City of Ottawa Health Department
- Provide on-going consultation and expertise for OHSS issues/concerns and to individual hospital staff members regarding communicable diseases
- Complete additional project work or policy development as assigned
- Demonstrates QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, and respect

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a health related field
- Knowledge of computers, microbiology, immunology, epidemiology and statistical analysis
- Experience in a key leadership role
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, colleagues and other health care disciplines
- Demonstrated teaching and mentoring skills

**PREFERRED**:

- Infection Control Certification (CIC)
- Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Experience
- Recognized course in Infection Prevention and Control completed

**Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.**
- Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities._