Infection Control Practitioner - Etobicoke, Canada - William Osler Health System

William Osler Health System

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Etobicoke, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career.

Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.

As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.

We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities.

Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.

Job Description:

The Infection Control Prevention and Control (IPAC) department is an integral part of William Osler Health System.

As a member of this department, the IPAC practitioner facilitates infection control activities and is considered a change agent with the primary goal of reducing risk of hospital acquired infections (HAI).

The IPAC practitioner directly reports to the IPAC Manager.

Accountabilities:

Perform surveillance activities, collect, collate, analyze and interpret data to facilitate prevention and control of hospital associated infections, outbreaks, adverse events and other outcomes of epidemiological significance and implement control measures as required.
Develop and provide education and training in infection prevention and control to healthcare providers, physicians and volunteers
Conduct followup on all exposure situations; coordinates and provides leadership in outbreak management
Assess, analyze and implement protocols and practices in compliance with provincial and federal infection control directives and guidelines
Act as a coach and mentor to other IPAC staff, visitors, physicians, patients and families
Develop and communicate policies, best practice guidelines and provide education to patients/staff and physicians
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety and change management activities and implement appropriate infection control measures as required
Conducts themselves in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe workplace environment and in all interactions
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A degree in health related discipline preferred (e.g. nursing, laboratory, epidemiology, and other allied health)
Membership with Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Canada required
Current registration and in good standing with a regulatory body in Ontario
Previous experience as an Infection Control Practitioner is preferred in an acute care setting
Completion of an entry Level 1 Infection Control course
Certified in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred or commitment within 2 years
Knowledge and/or job related experience in health care practices
Strong knowledge of infectious diseases, microbiology, epidemiology and statistics
Proficiency in the use of computer databases, spreadsheets, Meditech and literature search
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Selfdirected, wellorganized and detailoriented
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Demonstrated skill in teaching and strong written communication skills
Able to travel between sites