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Infection Control Practitioner
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Temporary
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The Infection Control Professional (ICP) is a leader an expert who facilitates infection control activities through the interpretation of evidence-based standards and best practice recommendations with the primary goal of reducing the risk of transmission of infectious agents and hospital acquired infections (HAI) within Unity Health.
The IPAC practitioner will report to the IPAC manager with the following responsibilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
The IPAC practitioner will report to the IPAC manager with the following responsibilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops, coordinates and performs surveillance activities of significant organisms and other healthcare associated infections
- Assesses and responds to exposures and outbreaks as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Serves as an expert IPAC consultant across the organization
- Participates in the development, communication and implementation of IPAC policies and procedures, current best practice guidelines and applicable standards
- Provides consultative advice, feedback and reports to internal and external stakeholders regarding surveillance data, investigations, audits and issues of IPAC significance
- Develop and facilitate IPAC education for staff, physicians, students, volunteers and patients
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives
- Implements infection control recommendations as determined by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
- Conducts audits and provides education and feedback
- Develops and maintains relationships with assigned areas and supports all levels of staff, leaders and professional staff with IPAC expertise
- Conducts exposure and outbreak investigations with stakeholder engagement
- Participates in the departmental IPAC on-call and weekend coverage rotation.
- Provide infection prevention and control expert consultation as it relates to health care facility renovation, construction and maintenance.
- Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
- Degree in health related discipline (e.g. nursing, laboratory, epidemiology, and other allied health) or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master’s degree preferred;
- Recent Infection Prevention Control experience in a health care setting
- Current certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred or a commitment to completing certification within the first two years of hire.
- Current member of IPAC Canada preferred.
- Demonstrates strong IPAC knowledge and experience in related areas of infectious diseases, microbiology, epidemiology, disinfection/sterilization; outbreak management, HVAC & construction
- Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring, adult education and teaching
- Demonstrated effective written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
- Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent time management and project management skills
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Strong computer skills with the ability to learn how to use new software programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills preferred
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHT and/or departmental policies
- Competent in quality improvement and change management techniques/methodology
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Responsibilities
Lead infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance, exposure and outbreak investigations, consultation, education, audits, and implementation of policies and best-practice recommendations. Advise stakeholders and support quality improvement, construction and renovation projects, and assigned clinical areas, including participation in on-call and weekend coverage.
Requirements
A degree in a health-related discipline or equivalent education and experience is required; a master's degree is preferred, along with recent infection prevention and control experience in a healthcare setting. Strong IPAC expertise, communication and teaching abilities, investigation and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are expected; CBIC certification is preferred or must be pursued within the first two years of hire.
Skills
- Infection Prevention And Control
- Infection Surveillance
- Outbreak Management
- Exposure Investigations
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Disinfection And Sterilization
- Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention
- IPAC Education
- Quality Improvement
- Change Management
- Coaching And Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Microsoft Excel
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Education
- Science & Research
- Construction
Keywords
- Infection Prevention And Control
- IPAC
- Healthcare-Associated Infections
- Infection Surveillance
- Outbreak Management
- Exposure Investigations
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Disinfection
- Sterilization
- HVAC
- Healthcare Construction
- CBIC Certification
- IPAC Canada
- Evidence-Based Standards
- Best Practice Guidelines
- IPAC Policies And Procedures
- Audits
- Adult Education
- Quality Improvement
- Change Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- On-Call Coverage