Infection Control Practitioner - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About SickKids:

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

As a member of the Infection Prevention and Control team, the Infection Control Practitioner plans, implements and evaluates Infection Prevention and Control functions at SickKids.

The Practitioner will work with all disciplines to promote a safe environment for patients, families, employees and visitors to the hospital.

Primary functions will include education, consultation, surveillance, investigation, and the development of policies and procedures directed to the prevention and control of infection in a complex health care environment.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Collaborate with the health care team to develop infection prevention and control strategies and programs that are both evidence informed and consistent with models of care at SickKids
Represent the hospital in consultation/discussion with the public as well as external institutions/agencies with respect to Infection Prevention and Control issues
Contribute to the knowledge in the field through participation in research activities, presentation, publication and active involvement with related professional associations

Here's What You'll Need

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or related field or evidence of working toward a degree
Registration as a Registered Nurse, Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist or a Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standing
Completion of an entry level Infection Control program is an asset and previous Infection Control experience and certification (CIC) is preferred
Minimum 2 years of working experience in a health care institution (experience in a paediatric setting preferred)
Demonstrated leadership with excellent skills in communication, diplomacy, problem solving, critical thinking, reflection, and teamwork
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Employment Type:
Permanent full-time

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

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