Infection Control Practitioner - Jobs in Hamilton, ON

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Job Number: 90582Job: NursingPrimary Location: Ontario-HamiltonThis position will be located at: Juravinski HospitalOrganization: INFECTION CONTROLStatus: Temporary Full-timeHours per week: 37.5Number of Openings: 1Union Code: Non Union EmployeesMinimum Salary: 43.8700 HourlyMaximum Salary: 56.2400Post Date: Sep 2, 2021, 11:00:00 PMClose Date (Period for Applying) - External: Sep 9, 2021, 10:59:00 PMUnit SummaryThe Infection Control program provides a full range of services within McMaster, General, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Center,, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, St. Peters Hospital and affiliated outpatient services. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application, delivery and interpretation of that science. The Infection Control department is responsible for collaborating with clinical programs, physicians and managers to conduct research and develop and implement new procedures/policies for the continued improvement of quality patient care. The department collaborates with Medical Microbiologists, Infection Control Disease Physicians, Clinical and Support Service Programs within Hamilton Health Sciences, Regional Infection Control Committee members, Public Health, patients and families and other hospital services.Position SummaryThe Infection Control program provides a full range of services within McMaster, General, Juravinski Hospital and Cancern Center,, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, St. Peters Hospital and affiliated outpatient services. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application, delivery and interpretation of that science. The Infection Control department is responsible for collaborating with clinical programs, physicians and managers to conduct research and develop and implement new procedures/policies for the continued improvement of quality patient care. The department collaborates with Medical Microbiologists, Infection Control Disease Physicians, Clinical and Support Service Programs within Hamilton Health Sciences, Regional Infection Control Committee members, Public Health, patients and families and other hospital services.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Hamilton Health Sciences at all sites
• Follows national guidelines /best practices for the surveillance of healthcare associated infections
• Follows the Public Health Act (HPPA) for the reporting of communicable infectious diseases
• Reviews patient records to ascertain clinical signs and symptoms for infection, clinical interventions and requirements for transmission-based precautions. • Completes patient specific information.
• Reviews and interprets significant clinical laboratory reports on a daily basis for the purpose of ongoing surveillance/trends
• Interviews hospital patients or out-patients as necessary to complete the patient-specific data
• Gathers and calculates infection control statistics such as averages, percentages and rates in support of the infection prevention and control program.
• Investigates all infection clusters and outbreaks with interventions directed at infection prevention

Schedule Work HoursMonday to Friday; days (after hour on call services during weekdays and weekends on a rotational basis)Please note this position is temporary, ending on March 2022.Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or other Regulated Healthcare Professional discipline or University degree in a heath sciences field
• Successful completion of an IPAC-Canada endorsed basic training course in Infection Prevention and Control
• Two years experience working in an Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Certificate in Infection Control (CIC designation) by the Certification Board of Infection Control
• Regulated Health Care Professional with current registration with their professional body
• Knowledge of acute, and ambulatory care programs an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the complexities of the delivery of patient care
• Ability to communicate successfully with staff, families and community partners
• Computer proficiencies: MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint, familiarity with statistical software preferred
• Demonstrated experience in adult education techniques
• Effective research skills including ability to construct effective studies involving statistical measures an asset
• Self-motivated , flexible and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Consistent and regular attendance required

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employees exit will be considered prior to an offer of employmentProficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an assetIf this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective AgreementArticle 10.7 (d), ONA Collective AgreementArticle 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective AgreementArticle 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective AgreementArticle 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective AgreementQuick Apply

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