Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Casual, Part time and Full-time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

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
• Regulated Health Care Professional with current registration in the Province of Ontario with their professional body
• Baccalaureate preferred

Mandatory Competencies

• At least 5 years’ experience working in infection prevention and control
• 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 with infection prevention & control data management
• Experience with epidemiology

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.