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Competition: | 18-ONA-01 |
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: |
$64,038 - $91,494/annually, plus a competitive benefits program |
Start Date: | 2018/04/06 8:00 |
Closing Date: | 2018/04/30 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 (IPAC) Manager, the IPAC 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 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 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 English and French (verbal, written and read). (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.)
- Working knowledge of pharmacology, specifically antimicrobials
- Advanced medical terminology
- Advanced computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel)
- Experience and/or training in Principles of adult education is an asset
Key Competencies of the position- Knowledgeable in current regulations, standards, 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
- Keeps apprised of the latest research and developments in infectious disease prevention and infection control, both locally and nationally
- Contributes to the development and implementation of the department’s mandate and operating procedures by taking a significant role in the identification of new projects and processes that fit the program’s goals
- Demonstrates infection prevention and control knowledge and skills, specifically in:
- surveillance/epidemiology
- outbreak management
- auditing of IPAC processes and procedures
- infectious diseases
- microbiology
- patient care practices
- risk management and mitigation
- cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
- safety and occupational health
- basic pharmacology, particularly use of antimicrobials
- Knowledge of patient care processes and practices
- Knowledge of data presentation and report writing
Has demonstrated: - ability to prioritize multiple tasks, effectively managing overlapping duties and meet deadlines
- ability to perform other duties, as assigned
- analytical, problem solving and evaluation skills to diagnose the nature of the questions received from various departments within the organization
- ability to relate in a positive and productive way to people in all disciplines and with peers
- ability to recognize, assess and prioritize problems; use problem solving skills
- proven critical thinking skills
- ability to make decisions
- ability to take initiative
- ability to suggest areas for improvement in internal processes, including possible solutions
- excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- conflict management and resolution abilities
- ability to work independently and to collaborate within a group environment
- strong team player and collaborator abilities, with proven ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships
- ability to develop educational material and effectively teach with knowledge and application of adult learning principles
- proficiency with various computer systems and software programs, including database management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications and use of graphic images
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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