Temporary - Infection Control Professional - London, Canada - London Health Sciences Centre

London Health Sciences Centre

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Posting Period:

Open:
November 25, 2023

Deadline:
December 1, 2023

Non-Union

Department Name:

Infection Prevention and Control

Reporting to the Manager, the Infection Prevention Control Professional assists in moving the hospital toward an ultra-safe environment, a centre of excellence for infection control, and providing patients with a safe care experience and staff members with a safe care environment.

The Infection Control Professional has the leadership role in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of infection control practices within the healthcare setting.

This role functions as a consultant, role model, investigator, educator, and researcher and is responsible for recommending and implementing strategies based on best practice standards that are effective in reducing the acquisition/transmission of pathogens amongst patients, staff, and the community.

London Health Sciences Centre places significant importance on infection prevention and control practices. The Infection Control Professional is accountable to the public, including the consumer, community, healthcare worker, and the healthcare industry in terms of reducing morbidity, mortality, and cost to the entire healthcare system

Temporary Part-Time

Rate of Pay:
$46.46 to $58.07 per hour

Hours of Work: 22.5 hours per week

Duration:
Up to 12 months

Qualifications:

Successful completion of an Undergraduate degree in a Health related Discipline
Certification with the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred (or a commitment to become certified within 3 years of entry into the profession of Infection Control if not currently certified)
Minimum five (5) years of recent, related experience in a health care setting. Recent experience in Infection Prevention and Control preferred
Advanced core knowledge related to specialty of microbiology and infection control (i.e. anatomy, physiology, sterilization procedures and aseptic technique)
Advanced knowledge of policies and guidelines related to infection control
Advanced ability to facilitate practice change
Advanced ability to be selfmotivated, selfdirected, and resultsoriented
Demonstrated ability to function independently and to work collaboratively as a team member
Demonstrated excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Demonstrated flexibility with hours of work is necessary, as rotating oncall for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required
Applicant may work at any LHSC site as deemed by Operational need
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Mission, Vision and Values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.