Infection Control Practitioner

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have an opportunity for a full time Infection Control Practitioner within the Infection Control team.

How Infection Control Practitioner support our teams at Grand River Hospital:

As an integral member of Grand River Hospital, the Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) provides expertise and consultation to meet the needs of an evolving infection prevention and control program. The Infection Control Practitioner reports to the Director of Infection Prevention and Control. The ICP works closely with the patient care programs and supervises the development, implementation, and evaluation of the infection prevention and control strategies for the patient care programs. This includes surveillance activities; outbreak management; acting as a consultant internally and externally; providing education to all levels of healthcare providers and patients; reviewing, selecting and distributing appropriate scientific evidence and best practices; linking with external agencies across the continuum of care; participating in research activities and applying continuous quality improvement principles. The role also includes providing infection prevention and control recommendations for construction and design projects and product evaluation. The ICP will be required to develop and maintain a personal education program that supports continuing improvement in the role. The successful candidate must be willing to travel to all campuses.

At Grand River Hospital, the Infection Control Practitioner has:

• • Current registration as a regulated health professional in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, or another regulated healthcare profession and/or a Baccalaureate degree in a healthcare related field.
• • Master's in a healthcare related field preferred
• • Successful completion of an IPAC Canada endorsed basic training course in Infection Prevention and Control.
• • Clinical experience and/or has job related experience in a health care field and familiarity with patient care practices in a hospital setting is required.
• • Experience as an Infection Control Professional in an acute care healthcare setting is preferred.
• • Certification (or eligible for certification) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC).
• • Member of the National Infection Control Association (IPAC Canada) preferred.
• • Demonstrates the ability to effectively articulate the important components of an infection prevention and control program with all levels of personnel/clients.
• • Expert Infection Prevention & Control knowledge and demonstrates the ability to integrate this knowledge into clinical practice
• • Possesses the ability to act as a resource and problem solve Infection Prevention & Control issues.
• • Possesses knowledge of and is able to utilize educational principles in program development and teaching.
• • Possesses knowledge of epidemiological principles, statistics, microbiology and infectious diseases.
• • Possesses knowledge of and utilizes the principles of continuous quality improvement.
• • Works independently and is self-motivated and self-directed while possessing the ability to work within a team in a collaborative manner.
• • Demonstrates expert verbal and written communication skills.
• • Demonstrates skill in computer databases (uses spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint, Internet and literature searches, email comfortably).
• • Flexible and able to work effectively with the team with minimal supervision.
• • Consistent and regular attendance required.

At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.