Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Infection Control Practitioner Your goal in this position is to contribute to the development, co-ordination, implementation and effective operation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program of North York General Hospital. You will be teaching and reinforcing infection control policies and procedures to all levels of health care providers and providing consultation to all in-hospital departments and committees and external agencies on matters related to infection control. You will be also facilitating inter and intra departmental relationships through effective communication with all levels of hospital staff and you also have the ability to work independently. You possess knowledge of microbiology and current practical and academic knowledge of infection control practices. You have the ability to plan, organize and direct a hospital-wide program. You have also the ability in teaching and program design. You have proven microcomputer skills. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.
On a practical level, you will
- Contribute to the development of, support and adhere to North York General Hospital philosophy, standards, policies, and procedures
- Work with the interdisciplinary health care team to facilitate the reduction of nosocomial infections
- Liaison to the City of Toronto Public Health Department for the reporting of communicable diseases as required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act
- Perform surveillance through monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of nosocomial infections on a quarterly basis
- Actively participate on the Infection Prevention and Control Committee
- Provide education to staff, students and volunteers in all disciplines proactively and as requested
- Be responsible for outbreak management
- Maintain active involvement in construction design and activities by recommending environmental controls to reduce the risk of construction related nosocomial infections. Performs periodic inspections on construction activities to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures
- Assume responsibility for own performance and continuing education to maintain clinical competency
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Standards
Qualifications
- University preparation at the Baccalaureate or Masters level in a health related discipline or recognized equivalent (current registration as a nurse or medical laboratory technologist)
- Completion (or willing to) of an IPAC-Canada endorsed Infection Control course
- Certification in infection control (CIC) preferred
- Infection control experience preferred
- Bilingualism in French/English an asset
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.
This is a Full Time Permanent position, 8 hours, Day shifts, including weekends, and on-call. This role may include proving infection control coverage to NYGH satellite sites and support to NYGH IPAC Hub facilities We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca #INDHP
How To Apply
Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:
- Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
Closing Statement
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
