As an integral member of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Department, the Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner (ICP) works in the capacity of a consultant to meet the needs of an evolving infection and prevention practice. The ICP works closely with the patient care programs and facilitates the development, implementation and evaluation of  IPAC strategies. The position will support the organizational strategic priorities and initiatives at oth Uxbridge and Markham site.

 

Duties include: conducting surveillance activities; organizing outbreak management; acting as a consultant internally and externally; providing education to all levels of health care providers; linking with external agencies; and participating in research activities. The role also includes providing IPAC recommendations for construction and design projects.

 

Required Skills

Expert IPAC knowledge is required to act as a resource and problem solve IPAC issues

Baccalaureate degree in a health care related field is required

Certification (or eligible for certification) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)

Member of national infection control association (CHICA-Canada) preferred.

Possesses knowledge of epidemiological principles, statistics, microbiology, and infectious diseases.

Motivated and self-directed individual with the ability to function effectively both autonomously and as a team member

Demonstrates effective leadership skills

Well developed communication (oral, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to set and adjust priorities

Knowledge and application of adult education principles

Demonstrates skill in computer databases (uses spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint, internet searches, e-mail comfortably

Demonstrates good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard

Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required