Practitioner, Infection Prev - Thunder Bay, Canada - St Joseph's Care Group

St Joseph's Care Group

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Thunder Bay, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Bargaining Unit:
Non-Union

Status:
Full Time TEMPORARY

Department:
Infection Control/Client Safety

Site:
St. Joseph's Hospital

Location:
Thunder Bay, ON

Shifts:
Days

Rate of Pay:
$ $57.00 per hour

Reporting to the Manager, the Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner is responsible to act as a resource for infection prevention and control; participate in risk management and safety; and provide education to health care providers and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.

Additional responsibilities include linking with external agencies to participate in regional and community-wide infection prevention and control activities.

Qualifications:

_Education/Experience:
_

Degreeeducated Registered Nurse with current unrestricted certificate of registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
Demonstrated interest in infection prevention and control, including the commitment to enroll within the first year of hire, in a specialized program through an IPAC Canadaendorsed education program and further eligible to obtain certification in infection control, if not currently certified
Minimum three (3) years of relevant clinical experience
A working knowledge of infection prevention and control, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation and standards

_Skills/Abilities:
_

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to deliver presentations and training to a variety of audiences
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with private and public officials, subordinates, coworkers
Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problemsolving, and decisionmaking skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency with office computer equipment and software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

_Assets:
_

Current certification as an infection prevention and control professional with the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc.
Completion or currently enrolled in a recognized Infection Prevention and Control program
Experience using Meditech, MED eCare

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

-**_St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply._