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Position Title: Position Status: Posting No.: Posting Date: Deadline to Apply: Infection Control Practitioner Part Time (7.5hrs weekly) 16-117 October 20, 2016 October 27, 2016 About Us Located in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of approximately 69,000 people. Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life span of the people we serve including Emergency, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery, and Complex Continuing Care. Employing approximately 550 highly skilled and dedicated employees, Norfolk General Hospital continues to be a full service 106-bed hospital with round the clock on-call coverage of Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics, as well as on-site 24 hour per day medical coverage. Simcoe is less than one hour away from most major centers, including Hamilton and London, and only 90 minutes from the Greater Toronto Area. Situated in Norfolk County (Ontario’s South Coast), Simcoe is not far from Lake Erie and the 88 miles of shoreline that includes long stretches of sandy beach. About the Position Norfolk General Hospital is seeking an Infection Control Practitioner. The ideal candidate would be dedicated to patient care and committed to championing the Hospital’s Mission to relieve illness and suffering, and help people live healthier lives. Reporting to the Manager of Infection Control, the incumbent would provide leadership in the prevention and reduction of the incidence and morbidity of healthcare acquired infections in patients and staff. Through consultation, surveillance and education, the incumbent would contribute to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors while adhering to departmental policies and procedures and would be responsible for the following; Planning, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention and control measures Development of surveillance activities and screening protocols for selected communicable diseases Analysis and interpretation of collected infection control data Participate in the management of infectious disease cluster control and outbreaks Education of individuals regarding infection prevention and control principles Provide consultation to various members of the hospital team, patients, families, external healthcare facilities, and public health Provide back-up for Manager of Infection Control in her absence Attend when applicable IPAC–CSO and CSICN meetings Attend education sessions and conferences as available Function as an active member or resource person on the following committees: o Infection Control Committee o Joint Health and Safety Committee o Patient Safety Committee o Nursing Practice Committee Education & Qualifications A medical professional in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario or the College of Nurses of Ontario Baccalaureate degree in health care profession required Completion of a Community and Hospital Infection Control Association of Canada (CHICA-Canada) endorsed Infection Prevention and Control Course An intention to write the Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) within 2 years of start of employment. Member of the National Infection Control Association ( IPAC Canada ) Knowledge of relevant Health Canada, Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee (PIDAC Best Practice Guidelines, and CSA Standards Two years of clinical experience in a hospital setting required: at least one year experience working in Infection control is required. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in understanding clinical microbiology required Experience with epidemiological priniciples, data collection statistic, audits and continues quality improvement Computer literacy with word, excel, outlook Knowledge of applicable legislature, NGH and/or departmental policies Excellent problem solving skills and decision making abilities Comfort with health teaching and leadership Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Compliance with confidentiality requirements Adherence to all health and safety policies, procedures and provisions and the recognition and reporting of unsafe hazards and work practices Excellent attendance record Hours of Work: Must work shifts, weekends and holidays as required. Interested applicants must submit a current cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department by e-mailing [email protected], referring to posting number 16-117 by 1600 hours on October 26, 2016. In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.