Job DescriptionThe Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner serves as a leader, mentor and role model for the profession, based on accepted professional and practice standards to prevent, mitigate and control the transmission of infections within Mackenzie Health.
What must you have?- Degree in relevant health science or related discipline and current registration with the relevant college/association or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current registration with the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) required or a commitment to complete the certificate within the first two years.
- Completion of an Infection Prevention and Control Canada endorsed IPAC course.
- Current IPAC Canada member in good standing. Active member of IPAC GTA Chapter.
- Minimum of 3 years combined recent hospital experience in Infection Prevention and Control.
What else do you bring?- Demonstrates knowledge and experience in areas of patient care practices; microbiology; asepsis; disinfection/sterilization; adult education; infectious diseases; program administration; and epidemiology.
- Ability to work independently, self-directed and able to effectively lead clinical & non-clinical teams.
- Provide performance feedback, coaching and mentoring to staff in a positive and supportive manner regarding infection prevention and control practices, including collaboration with the Unit Managers
- to address breaches in IPAC practices as required.
- Highly developed conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrates commitment to professional development and learning.
- Demonstrates understanding of continuous quality improvement principles and tools.
- Possesses highly developed analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrates a strong patient and customer focused philosophy in all interactions.
- Possess the ability to introduce and effectively facilitate change.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful and complex situations.
- Ability to analyze research and implement evident-based practice into Policy and Procedure development in both clinical and non-clinical practices.
- Communicates effectively using timely, appropriate written, verbal and non-verbal means.
- Utilizes effective listening skills to maximize understanding of issues.
- Proven ability to work within a computerized environment.
- Proven attendance record.
- Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health's Commitment to Caring.
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health - Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
*IF RN: This position is represented by ONA.
*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.
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