Registered Nurse, Infection Prevention & Control- Temporary Full-Time
About the role
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Program Manager and the Medical Director, you will share responsibility with other staff members for the routine clinical activities of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program, including but not limited to the following: surveillance and reporting of healthcare associated infections; provision of IPAC consultation / advice regarding infection control issues; outbreak management and investigation; policy development and implementation; committee activities; education of staff, medical staff, and students.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Active surveillance for healthcare associated infections, and calculation and reporting of healthcare associated infection rates
- Active surveillance for, and timely reporting of, reportable communicable diseases externally to the Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health and internally, to Occupational Health and Safety
- Investigation, management, and reporting of sentinel infection control events (e.g., infectious disease outbreaks), including development of formal reports and provision of written recommendations to prevent recurrences
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives related to infection control (e.g., Solutions for Patient Safety teams, IPAC-led initiatives)
- Acting as a resource for staff and medical staff at CHEO, and occasionally outside of CHEO, on pediatric infection control issues, including membership/participation on various CHEO committees and involvement in planned construction and renovation activities
- Education of staff, medical staff, students, and agency staff regarding current infection prevention and control standards/requirements (such as routine practices - hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and additional precautions, etc.)
- Supporting inpatient teams with day-to-day patient isolation management
- Involvement in local (regional), provincial and national infection control initiatives as requested by external organizations
- Participation in infection control research, and professional development activities
- Completes documentation according to Hospital and Unit standards.
- Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational health and Safety act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health & Safety
- Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Preferred)
- Member of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (Essential)
- Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (Essential)
- Completed/enrolled in IPAC-Canada/APIC endorsed infection control course, or recent infection control experience (Essential)
- Minimum five (5) years pediatric clinical care experience (Essential)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) (Essential)
- Independent learning and problem-solving skills (Essential)
- Leadership skills, including critical decision-making with limited information (Essential)
- Ability to negotiate effectively with various disciplines internally/externally (Essential)
- Ability to develop and deliver educational programs for all healthcare worker categories (Essential)
- Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to provide family-centered care (Essential)
- Proven effective time management and priority-setting abilities (Essential)
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing (Essential)
- Demonstrated effective relationship management with internal/external parties (Essential)
- Thorough working knowledge of occupational health/safety legislation and relevant policies/procedures (Essential)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification (Essential)
- Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
About CHEO
Dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives, CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research. Based in Ottawa, CHEO includes a hospital, children’s treatment centre, school and research institute, with satellite services located throughout Eastern Ontario. CHEO provides excellence in complex pediatric care, research and education. We are committed to partnering with families and the community to provide exceptional care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, standardized and coordinated approach to pediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families. Every year, CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
Registered Nurse, Infection Prevention & Control- Temporary Full-Time
About the role
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Program Manager and the Medical Director, you will share responsibility with other staff members for the routine clinical activities of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program, including but not limited to the following: surveillance and reporting of healthcare associated infections; provision of IPAC consultation / advice regarding infection control issues; outbreak management and investigation; policy development and implementation; committee activities; education of staff, medical staff, and students.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Active surveillance for healthcare associated infections, and calculation and reporting of healthcare associated infection rates
- Active surveillance for, and timely reporting of, reportable communicable diseases externally to the Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health and internally, to Occupational Health and Safety
- Investigation, management, and reporting of sentinel infection control events (e.g., infectious disease outbreaks), including development of formal reports and provision of written recommendations to prevent recurrences
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives related to infection control (e.g., Solutions for Patient Safety teams, IPAC-led initiatives)
- Acting as a resource for staff and medical staff at CHEO, and occasionally outside of CHEO, on pediatric infection control issues, including membership/participation on various CHEO committees and involvement in planned construction and renovation activities
- Education of staff, medical staff, students, and agency staff regarding current infection prevention and control standards/requirements (such as routine practices - hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and additional precautions, etc.)
- Supporting inpatient teams with day-to-day patient isolation management
- Involvement in local (regional), provincial and national infection control initiatives as requested by external organizations
- Participation in infection control research, and professional development activities
- Completes documentation according to Hospital and Unit standards.
- Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational health and Safety act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health & Safety
- Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Preferred)
- Member of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (Essential)
- Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (Essential)
- Completed/enrolled in IPAC-Canada/APIC endorsed infection control course, or recent infection control experience (Essential)
- Minimum five (5) years pediatric clinical care experience (Essential)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) (Essential)
- Independent learning and problem-solving skills (Essential)
- Leadership skills, including critical decision-making with limited information (Essential)
- Ability to negotiate effectively with various disciplines internally/externally (Essential)
- Ability to develop and deliver educational programs for all healthcare worker categories (Essential)
- Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to provide family-centered care (Essential)
- Proven effective time management and priority-setting abilities (Essential)
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing (Essential)
- Demonstrated effective relationship management with internal/external parties (Essential)
- Thorough working knowledge of occupational health/safety legislation and relevant policies/procedures (Essential)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification (Essential)
- Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
About CHEO
Dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives, CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research. Based in Ottawa, CHEO includes a hospital, children’s treatment centre, school and research institute, with satellite services located throughout Eastern Ontario. CHEO provides excellence in complex pediatric care, research and education. We are committed to partnering with families and the community to provide exceptional care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, standardized and coordinated approach to pediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families. Every year, CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.