UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

New or Replacement: Replacement Site: Toronto Western Hospital Infection Control and Prevention (IPAC) Permanent Full-Time As part of Ontario's only special pathogens treatment center and a national leader in Canada’s special pathogens response network, this role involves utilizing relevant educational theories and demonstrating high standards of knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide training, education and simulation for operational and clinical support staff for UHN Special Pathogens. Additionally, the role supports and provides input into special pathogens response planning and deployment activities, standard operating procedure development, participates in risk assessment activities, and supports the development of quality and continuous improvement frameworks. Finally, the role alsoincludes ensuring that all relevant UHN sites maintain equipment and stock readiness at all times.

Key responsibilities include developing, implementing,



and evaluating training and readiness assessment programs to prepare UHN to admit, test and treat patients with suspected or confirmed special pathogens. This includes developing strong knowledge in personal protective equipment (PPE), standard operating procedures and protocols and other essential supplies for managing patients with suspected or confirmed special pathogens, such as viral hemorrhagic fevers and novel and emerging pathogens. Furthermore, the role requires participation in academic and professional growth activities to enhance skills and knowledge in special pathogens, ensuring excellence in the provision of teaching services.

This comprehensive approach ensures that the individual is well-prepared to handle various aspects of special pathogens management and education within UHN and beyond. Develops, implements, and evaluates training programsto prepare UHN to receive, test and treat patients with suspected or confirmed special pathogens as defined by UHN Special Pathogens. This includes developing solid knowledge in personal protective equipment (PPE) and other essential supplies for managing patients with suspected or confirmed special pathogens, such as viral hemorrhagic fevers and novel and emerging pathogens.

Schedules and facilitates learning by carrying out regularly scheduled teaching/education sessions in a clinical and non-clinical environment,



ensuring that best practices of special pathogens readiness and deployment are incorporated into training/educational programs. Codevelops, and assists in the development and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures for operations that impact the provision of care for patients with suspected or confirmed special pathogens. Collaborates with procurement and materials management teams to ensure the availability of critical supplies.

At minimum, completion of a Bachelors degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, Adult Education or recognized equivalent required. Demonstrated experience and expertise in training program and curriculum development. Proficiency in M365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, Adult Education or recognized equivalent preferred.

Within the last 5 years, a minimum of 3 years front line clinical or clinically related adult education experience preferred. Within the last 5 years, a minimum of 1 year experience working in the Emergency Department(s) or Intensive Care Unit(s) or equivalent in a large tertiary or academic setting preferred.

Experience or certification in medical simulation an asset.

Experience with inventory and logistics an asset. Certification(s) in project management or equivalent an asset. Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP A versatile work environment Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Education Consultant Special Education (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
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