About the role
If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.
To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.
Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4,500 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named as the best place to work in Canadian healthcare by Forbes Magazine and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 10th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario
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) or commitment to obtain within three (3) years (Essential)
- Completed/enrolled in IPAC-Canada/APIC endorsed infection control course, or recent infection control experience (Essential)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification (Essential)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or completion within 12 months (Essential)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification or completion within 12 months (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)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (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)
- Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)
*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association, (ONA).
Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
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.
About the role
If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.
To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.
Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4,500 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named as the best place to work in Canadian healthcare by Forbes Magazine and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 10th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario
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) or commitment to obtain within three (3) years (Essential)
- Completed/enrolled in IPAC-Canada/APIC endorsed infection control course, or recent infection control experience (Essential)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification (Essential)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or completion within 12 months (Essential)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification or completion within 12 months (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)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (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)
- Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)
*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association, (ONA).
Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
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.