Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, the Infection Prevention and Control team prevent and address potential infections risks in compliance with Provincial Infections Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) requirements.

We are currently seeking an Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner to work for our Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) department.
Are you an experienced Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner? Are you looking to take on a new and challenging opportunity leading the Infection Prevention and Control department and achieving consistently high-quality, safe care in North America's first fully digital hospital? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Health.

Employee Status: Full Time
Reporting Relationship:
Manager, Infection Prevention and Control

Hours of work:
Primarily days - Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet needs of the department (schedules may change based on operational needs).

Hourly Rate:
$41.31 – $58.81

Reporting Relationship:
Manager Infection Prevention and Control

Location:
Primarily Wilson Site-may be required to visit all Humber River Health Sites.

Union:
ONA

Position Responsibilities

• Perform surveillance and investigation under Infection Prevention and Control Coordinators direction at each site applying epidemiological principles.
• Document data on infections identified, calculate rates and report findings to Infection Control Coordinators.
• Assists Infection Control Coordinators in Investigation and management of communicable/infectious disease clusters and outbreaks for all sites.
• Integrate relevant public health issues into practice.
• Is responsible, in coordination with the Infection Control Coordinators and Departmental Managers, for auditing staff compliance to the Infection Control guidelines
• Promotes the professional standards of Practice related to Infections Control, and functions within the policies and procedures of the Hospital.
• Maintains an awareness of program/Hospital Continuous Quality Improvement Program. Participates in related activities upon request.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient focused implementation of infections control standards and guidelines
• Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse community.
• Maintains professional standards as outlined by the respective College, IPAC Canada, and other professional organizations.
• Demonstrates professional commitment to keep current in all aspects of infection prevention and health promotion.
• Maintains knowledge of current Hospital and program/service policies and procedures. Ensures compliance and recommends improvements.
• Improves quality of care by serving as a role model, and educator to others.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario, BCLS Certification.
• Bachelors of science degree in Health or allied Health Sciences, or recognized equivalent
• A minimum of 3-5 years acute care experience.
• A current CIC – Certification Board of Infection Control or completion of a recognized Infection Control Course and must achieve CIC certification within 3 years from date of hire
• Knowledge of microbiology, epidemiological principles, statistical methods, infectious diseases and patient care principles.
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet software skills.
• Annual influenza and other vaccination is required, or in the case of documented medical allergy, commitment to take antiviral/prophylactic therapy for exposures/duration of outbreaks.
• A highly organized and motivated individual with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent Attendance and a discipline free record required
• .Excellent time management skills
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Computer skills and familiarity with multiple software programs
• Ability to establish an effective working relationship with others
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements

Why Humber? Why Now?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team .

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.