Department: Infection Control
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Master’s degree in Nursing required, or other relevant master’s degree
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required
- Recent (within 2–3 years) experience in Infection Prevention and Control required
- Minimum of 2–4 years of recent (within 2–3 years) hospital clinical experience required
- Knowledge of current best practices, legislation, and reporting requirements related to Infection Prevention and Control
- Experience engaging with stakeholders and government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), Public Health Ontario (PHO)) and Infection Prevention and Control organizations (e.g., IPAC Canada, Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC))
- Demonstrated proficiency in patient physical assessment required
- Flexibility in working hours as dictated by program needs required
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills, particularly in conflict resolution, required
- Basic computer proficiency using a variety of applications required
- Knowledge of adult teaching and learning principles, combined with recent teaching experience, required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently required
- Commitment to ongoing annual education and continuous improvement in Infection Prevention and Control and quality improvement required
- Good attendance and work record required
- Demonstrated commitment to personal safety and the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting a culture of safety and the prevention of adverse health events within the organization
- Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the ONA Local 020 Collective Agreement
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
