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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:

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

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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