Program: |
Infection Prevention and Control |
Salary Scale: |
$34.56 - $49.37/hour, plus a competitive benefits program |
Attention: All applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how you meet all required qualifications for this position. Please include all relevant details including dates. Applicants who do not provide this supporting document will not be considered further. As part of Bruyère 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 SummaryUnder the direction and leadership of the Infection Prevention and
Control (IPAC) Manager, the IPAC Registered Nurse contributes to the provision of quality
care in a safe environment for the patients/residents and staff at all sites of Bruyère Continuing Care by
participating in multiple aspects of the IPAC program.
Responsibilities of the IPAC Registered Nurse includes: - 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 clinical units/departments
- Performing surveillance and data analysis and identifying trends/patterns and managing investigations of infections
The incumbent is committed to living the Mission and Values of Bruyère Continuing Care.
The incumbent is committed to patient resident and staff 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 their relevant discipline) in a clinical health care setting
- A minimum of 80 hours of IPAC Canada or APIC-endorsed infection prevention & control courses, completed or in progress
- Current certification in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) (preferred), or will obtain within three (3) years of hire (required), and certification to be maintained
- Advanced medical terminology
- Fluent in English and French (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement.)
- Intermediate computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications - Two (2) years’ experience in Infection Prevention and Control
- Working knowledge of pharmacology, specifically antimicrobials and microbiology
- Experience and/or training in principles of adult education
Key Competencies of the position- Knowledgeable in current regulations, legislative requirements, best practices and recommendations for infection prevention and control (IPAC) issues
- Ability to interpret and apply best practices and/or evidence-based guidelines in IPAC to current practice setting
- Ability to consult and liaise with Occupational Health and Safety Services (OHSS), Environmental Services, Admission Department, medical staff and Clinical units on various issues
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, effectively managing overlapping duties and meeting deadlines
- Ability to recognize, assess and prioritize problems using problems solving skills and critical thinking
- Ability to work independently and in a group environment
- Ability to make decisions and show initiative
- Keeps apprised of the latest research and developments in infectious disease prevention and infection control, both locally and nationally
Demonstrates infection prevention and control knowledge and skills, specifically in:
- surveillance/epidemiology
- infectious disease processes
- outbreak management
- auditing of IPAC processes and procedures, including hand hygiene and PPE compliance
- risk management and mitigation
- cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
All 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 promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act. Bruyère 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. |