Infection Control Practitioner

Job summary

Lead infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance, exposure and outbreak investigations, audits, and expert consultation across the organization. Develop and implement policies, education, and quality improvement initiatives, and provide infection control guidance for facility renovation, construction, and maintenance.

Job details

The Infection Control Professional (ICP) is a leader an expert who facilitates infection control activities through the interpretation of evidence-based standards and best practice recommendations with the primary goal of reducing the risk of transmission of infectious agents and hospital acquired infections (HAI) within Unity Health. The IPAC practitioner will report to the IPAC manager with the following responsibilities. Duties & Responsibilities Develops, coordinates and performs surveillance activities of significant organisms and other healthcare associated infections Assesses and responds to exposures and outbreaks as part of a multidisciplinary team Serves as an expert IPAC consultant across the organization Participates in the development, communication and implementation of IPAC policies and procedures, current best practice guidelines and applicable standards Provides consultative advice, feedback and reports to internal and external stakeholders regarding surveillance data, investigations, audits and issues of IPAC significance Develop and facilitate IPAC education for staff, physicians, students, volunteers and patients Participates in quality improvement initiatives Implements infection control recommendations as determined by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Conducts audits and provides education and feedback Develops and maintains relationships with assigned areas and supports all levels of staff, leaders and professional staff with IPAC expertise Conducts exposure and outbreak investigations with stakeholder engagement Participates in the departmental IPAC on-call and weekend coverage rotation. Provide infection prevention and control expert consultation as it relates to health care facility renovation, construction and maintenance. Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as required Qualifications Degree in health related discipline (e.g. nursing, laboratory, epidemiology, and other allied health) or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master’s degree preferred; Recent Infection Prevention Control experience in a health care setting Current certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred or a commitment to completing certification within the first two years of hire. Current member of IPAC Canada preferred. Demonstrates strong IPAC knowledge and experience in related areas of infectious diseases, microbiology, epidemiology, disinfection/sterilization; outbreak management, HVAC & construction Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring, adult education and teaching Demonstrated effective written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills required Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills Ability to work under pressure Excellent time management and project management skills Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills Strong computer skills with the ability to learn how to use new software programs. Proficiency with Microsoft Office required and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills preferred Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHT and/or departmental policies Competent in quality improvement and change management techniques/methodology Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

What you’ll do

Lead infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance, exposure and outbreak investigations, audits, and expert consultation across the organization. Develop and implement policies, education, and quality improvement initiatives, and provide infection control guidance for facility renovation, construction, and maintenance.

Requirements

A degree in a health-related discipline or equivalent education and experience is required; a master's degree is preferred, along with recent infection prevention and control experience in a healthcare setting. Strong infection control expertise, communication and teaching skills, problem-solving ability, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are expected; CBIC certification is preferred or must be completed within two years of hire.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Infection Prevention And Control
• Infection Surveillance
• Outbreak Management
• Exposure Investigation
• Epidemiology
• Microbiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Disinfection And Sterilization
• HVAC And Construction Infection Control
• Adult Education And Teaching
• Coaching And Mentoring
• Quality Improvement
• Change Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication And Conflict Resolution

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Education

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