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IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.
Position Summary
Infection Control Practitioner
Your goal in this position is to contribute to the development, co-ordination, implementation and effective operation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program of North York General Hospital. You will be teaching and reinforcing infection control policies and procedures to all levels of health care providers and providing consultation to all in-hospital departments and committees and external agencies on matters related to infection control. You will be also facilitating inter and intra departmental relationships through effective communication with all levels of hospital staff and you also have the ability to work independently. You possess knowledge of microbiology and current practical and academic knowledge of infection control practices. You have the ability to plan, organize and direct a hospital-wide program. You have also the ability in teaching and program design. You have proven microcomputer skills. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.
On a practical level, you will
Contribute to the development of, support and adhere to North York General Hospital philosophy, standards, policies, and proceduresWork with the interdisciplinary health care team to facilitate the reduction of nosocomial infections
Liaison to the City of Toronto Public Health Department for the reporting of communicable diseases as required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act
Perform surveillance through monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of nosocomial infections on a quarterly basis
Actively participate on the Infection Prevention and Control Committee
Provide education to staff, students and volunteers in all disciplines proactively and as requested
Be responsible for outbreak management
Maintain active involvement in construction design and activities by recommending environmental controls to reduce the risk of construction related nosocomial infections. Performs periodic inspections on construction activities to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures
Assume responsibility for own performance and continuing education to maintain clinical competency
Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Standards
Qualifications
University preparation at the Baccalaureate or Masters level in a health related discipline or recognized equivalent (current registration as a nurse or medical laboratory technologist) Completion (or willing to) of an IPAC-Canada endorsed Infection Control courseCertification in infection control (CIC) preferred
Infection control experience preferred
Bilingualism in French/English an asset
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Regular position, with 8 hours, Day shifts, including weekends, and on-call. This role will include providing infection control support to NYGH satellite sites and support to NYGH IPAC Hub facilities We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca
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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.
