Infection Control Practitioner - Kitchener, Canada - Grand River Hospital

Grand River Hospital

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location:
Forty Green

Work Type:
Full Time

Shift:7.5 hour shifts (Monday to Sunday) KW and Freeport Campus

Summary:

Qualifications:

Current registration as a regulated health professional in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, or another regulated healthcare profession and/or a Baccalaureate degree in a healthcare related field.
Master's in a healthcare related field preferred
Successful completion of an IPAC Canada endorsed basic training course in Infection Prevention and Control.
Clinical experience and/or has job related experience in a health care field and familiarity with patient care practices in a hospital setting is required.
Experience as an Infection Control Professional in an acute care healthcare setting is preferred.
Certification (or eligible for certification) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC).
Member of the National Infection Control Association (IPAC Canada) preferred.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively articulate the important components of an infection prevention and control program with all levels of personnel/clients.
Expert Infection Prevention & Control knowledge and demonstrates the ability to integrate this knowledge into clinical practice
Possesses the ability to act as a resource and problem solve Infection Prevention & Control issues.
Possesses knowledge of and is able to utilize educational principles in program development and teaching.
Possesses knowledge of epidemiological principles, statistics, microbiology and infectious diseases.
Possesses knowledge of and utilizes the principles of continuous quality improvement.
Works independently and is selfmotivated and selfdirected while possessing the ability to work within a team in a collaborative manner.
Demonstrates expert verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible and able to work effectively with the team with mínimal supervision.
Consistent and regular attendance required.

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APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.
Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices.

We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to:

racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).