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Competition: | 17-ONA-09 |
Program: |
Infection Prevention and Control |
Position Type: | Permanent full-time, Flexible hours to meet operational needs, 75 hrs/Pay period, 1.0 FTE (Some evening, nights and weekends required). |
Salary Scale: |
$32.84 - $46.92/hr, plus a competitive benefits program |
Start Date: | 2017/04/26 8:00 |
Closing Date: | 2017/05/19 23:59 |
As part of Bruyère Continuing Care you will be contributing to fulfilling our Mission which is committed to improving the quality of life of our patients and residents by living our values of respect, compassion, collaboration, accountability and learning. Function Summary Under the direction and leadership of the Infection Prevention and
Control (IPC) Manager, the IPC Nurse contributes to the provision of quality
care in a safe environment for the patients/residents and staff by
participating in multiple aspects of the IPC program. Responsibilities of the IPC nurse include: - Participating in the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of the Hospital wide infection prevention and control program
- Implementing prevention strategies including education/consultation for staff, physicians and hospital departments
- Performing surveillance and data analysis
- Identifying trends/patterns and managing investigations of infections
- Maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements
He/She is committed to living the Mission and Values of Bruyère Continuing Care. He/She is committed to patient and resident safety, on-going learning and continuous quality improvement.
Required Qualifications - Certification of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in a clinical health setting, including two full time equivalent years in Infection Prevention & Control or five years of experience in a clinical health care setting and a minimum of 80 hours of IPAC Canada-endorsed infection prevention & control courses
- Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) - required within five (5) years of hire and certification to be maintained
- Fluent in French and English (verbal, written and read)
- Advanced medical terminology
- Intermediate computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel)
- Experience and/or training in Principles of adult education is an asset
Preferred Qualifications- Additional courses in epidemiology, microbiology, infectious deseases and statistics
- Member of IPAC Canada
Key Competencies of the position - Knowledgeable in current regulations and recommendations for infection prevention and control issues.
- Demonstrates skills as it relates to infection prevention and control in epidemiology (including outbreak management), infectious diseases, microbiology, patient care practices, risk management, safety and occupational health.
- Has demonstrated:
- ability to prioritize multiple tasks, effectively managing overlapping duties and meet deadlines
- ability to relate in a positive and productive way to people in all disciplines and with peers
- ability to recognize and assess problems; use problem solving skills
- proven critical thinking skills
- ability to make decisions
- excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- ability to work independently and within a group environment
- strong team player and collaborator abilities, with proven ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships
- ability to effectively teach with knowledge of, and using adult learning principles
- ability to take initiative
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Additional InformationAll applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of their degrees and certifications, if applicable, must also be included.
Bruyère Continuing Care is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. |
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