Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner

2024-207

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community. 

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located in Collingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that serves more than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic services including lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatient units (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialty areas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. The Hospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range of clinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues to provide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as an integrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information please visit our website at www.cgmh.on.ca and our Foundation website at www.cgmhf.com.

Corporate Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable, Teamwork, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.

Benefits:

This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short and long-term disability income protection plans, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts.

Relocation support may be available for this opportunity. For more information, please speak with your recruitment representative when contacted for more information.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the VP People Services and Safety, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Practitioner is responsible for assisting in the implementation and maintenance of an effective and progressive IPAC Program by implementing and conducting patient surveillance activities according to established criteria and evidence based research; managing outbreak investigations; implementing interventions to control the outbreak and performing final epidemiological outbreak analysis; by providing consultation to all clinical and non-clinical areas on matters of IPAC; by providing education, orientation and in-service to staff; liaising with the Medical Officer of Health and the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit; by reviewing, revising and implementing infection control policies and procedures; performing designated administrative duties; participating in relevant professional associations; networking with peers; keeping current with IPAC literature standards and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree in a health-related field including, but not limited to, medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology, required.
• Currently registered with a regulated health professional College in the province of Ontario.
• Graduate of a Community and Hospital Infection Control Association (CHICA) recognized Infection Prevention and Control Certificate.
• Current registration with the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) or commitment in completing certification within the first year.
• Member of Infection Prevention and Control Canada preferred.
• Two (2) Years of recent related experience in Infection and Prevention and Control in a hospital setting, with a preference being given to candidates possessing previous leadership experience.
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Meditech Electronic Health Record software and computerized charting would be considered an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exhibits the core values of Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable, Teamwork.
• Establishes and maintains a system of surveillance that includes data collection, tabulation, statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination of information concerning infection incidents.
• Acts as a resource and provides knowledge and direction in infection prevention and control-related issues to hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, visitors, volunteers, students, and various community agencies.
• Reports relevant information internally and externally as it relates to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Conducts investigation of specific infection problems/outbreaks.
• Formulates policies and procedures relevant to infection prevention and control that reflect the current research/ and standards.
• Collaborates with hospital employees (Managers, Supervisors) to assure implementation of established policies and procedures.
• Liaises with the Occupational Health Practitioner regarding infection prevention and control as it relates to employee health issues as well as providing relief for the Occupational Health Practitioner in their absence on certain employee health issues such as contact tracing. 
• Provides formal or informal education and consultation to staff in all hospital departments, patients and visitors relevant to infection prevention and control (new trends, equipment, regulations, infectious diseases and procedures etc.)
• Collaborates in the development of educational tools that relate to infection prevention and control, including the preparation and delivery of patient-centered education, orientation and continuing education for all hospital employees
• Participates with Clinical Teams as required in a continuous quality improvement process; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control Program. Participates in internal and regional committees to achieve their established goals.
• Completes mandatory reporting on IP&C indicators monthly, quarterly, and annually as defined by Public Health Ontario.
• Assists in the evaluation and implementation of new products and equipment as related to infection prevention and control.
• Demonstrates professional commitment to keep current and maintains expertise through ongoing education.
• Actively participates in the Hospital’s Health and Safety Internal Responsibility System, which includes maintaining accountability for the defined responsibilities listed in applicable legislation, policies and procedures.
• Actively contributes within the scope of the position to the enhancement of the patient experience through continuous improvement, learning, and teamwork, with the goal of creating an environment that is caring, inclusive, respectful, patient and family-centred with a focus on excellence, innovation and safety.

More Information:

Location: People Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Start Date: In line with the next Hospital Orientation Intake

Hours of Work: Days, Monday – Friday. To be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.

Wage: $47.83 - $56.81 per hour

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.