Position Summary

Reporting to the Reporting to the Manager of Infection Prevention and Control, the Infection Control Professional (ICP) will act as support with the ongoing implementation, development and evaluation of the infection prevention and control program for the Brant Community Healthcare System.

Responsibilities will include surveillance activities, epidemiology investigation and trending, organizing outbreak management, acting as an expert consultant internally and externally, providing education to all levels of healthcare providers, preparing reports on possible causes and interventions, liaising with external agencies and academic institutions across the continuum of care and participating in research activities.

Education Requirements

Completion of a recognized basic training course in Infection Control

Certificates in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control required

Minimum 3 years of previous experience working in infection prevention and control

Regulated Health Care Qualified with current registration in the Province of Ontario with their professional body

Baccalaureate preferred Mandatory Competencies

Ability to work weekend, evenings, and on-call shifts as required.

Effective leadership skills and superior interpersonal and communication skills

Skilled with computer databases as well as with MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point





Knowledge of current infection control guidelines and best practices

Demonstrates strong organizational, time-management and critical thinking abilities

Demonstrated the ability to work independently and is self-directed while possessing the ability to work in a collaborative manner

Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations

Experience developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs

Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Strong analytical skills

Demonstrated interest in data collection and epidemiology

Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach

Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners

Demonstrated ability to articulate the important components of an infection prevention and control program with all levels of staff and physicians and clients

Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Preferred

Competencies

Experience or familiarity with IPAC measures during construction, renovation and maintenance

Experience with infection prevention & control data management

Experience with epidemiology

📌 Infection Control Professional (ICP) (Brantford)
🏢 Brant Community Healthcare System
📍 Brantford