Manager of Ipac Temporary Full Time 18 Month - Toronto, Canada - Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Care Centre

Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Care Centre

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Toronto, Canada

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Manager of Infection Prevention and Control Practices (IPAC)

Full Time Temporary 18 month Contract

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides, specialized care to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Transitional care and Palliative Care services.

The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities.

TGHC operates in 3 sites - the Main site (Church& Bloor St), Harbour Lights (Queen & Jarvis Street) houses and a Specialized Care Centre (Victoria Park & Mc Nicoll).

Our organization is committed to collaborating with Patients and families in their journey through the health care system effectively supporting their integration back into the community.

Are you passionate about the work you do and the contribution you can make? If so, we have an exciting contract opportunity available and offer a great place to work.

We live our values in all that we do and value our staff, volunteers, and physicians.

Position Summary:

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in relevant health science discipline required from a recognized educational institution; Master's in epidemiology, quality and patient safety or related area preferred
Minimum 5 years' experience in infection prevention and control in an acute care setting
Current registration with relevant professional college required
Current registration with the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)
Active membership in local and national infection prevention and control associations
Knowledgeable in infection control practices, microbiology, infectious diseases, epidemiology and statistical analysis
Motivated selfstarter with initiative and strong project management, organizational, problemsolving and coaching skills
Proven leadership, team building and collaborative communication skills
Demonstrated ability in settings of outbreaks or new risks to identify and access most appropriate expert resources and mobilize interdisciplinary response
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals and teams to integrate knowledge into clinical practice
Possesses knowledge of and is able to utilize educational principles in program development and teaching
Demonstrates the ability to articulate infection control problems and solutions to all levels of the organization, and to external agencies and stakeholders
Experienced in evaluative research and/or adult education
Demonstrates ability to integrate this knowledge in to clinical practice excellent attendance record.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to meet bone fide occupational requirements as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis.

MAIN RESPONSIBILTIES

Provides advanced infection prevention and control expertise, advice and support to patient care programs and hospital support departments
Assures compliance with legislative and accreditation standards
Works with patient care and hospital support programs to supervise the development and evaluation of infection prevention and control practice
Provides expert consultation to all levels of hospital staff and programs related to individual and system questions and issues related to IPAC
As needed, provides individual consultation for hospital staff, patients and families related to complex infection prevention questions
Reviews new literature and best practice guidelines, assesses impact of recommendations on hospital programs and develops action plans for implementation across all departments in the hospital
Evaluates and revises hospital policies and develops new hospital policies as needed Investigates patient complaints related to IPAC and works with departments to implement action plans in response
Supports Occupational Health Wellness and Safety in communicable disease management and provides expert advice regarding vaccination programs
Evaluates new products and equipment for their infection risks and works with users to develop solutions for implementation
Develops and supervises the implementation of appropriate preventative measures to protect patients and staff during construction and renovation activities
Reviews, selects and distributes appropriate new scientific literature to stakeholders
Provides ongoing risk assessment of existing and emerging infection prevention and control risks to the hospital
Using specialized knowledge, conducts infection control risk assessments to guide risk analysis and develop solutions for existing and emerging issues
Remains current with evolving infectious diseases threats and changing recommendations for management, and ensures that the hospital response is coordinated and appropriate
Participates in research protocols