Infection Control Professional (ICP)

Grow Your Career at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)

At BCHS we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris Ontario we serve with purpose passion and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.

• Brantford General Hospital Our acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
• The Willett in Paris Home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services supporting patients through every step of their healthcare journey.

With over 130 years of service BCHS is evolving with a renewed focus on excellence collaboration and innovation. Our strategic priorities center on Quality Care Connected Teams and a Healthy Future for our patients our people and our community. Our culture is shaped by our core values and pillars:

Core Values: Be Bold and Courageous Commit to Excellence Champion Equity Be Trustworthy
Four Pillars: Patient-First People-Centred Partnership-Based Progress-Focused

These values reflect who we are what we stand for and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcareright here at BCHS.

Why Choose BCHS

• Investing in You Access to a centralized Education Fund tuition support and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Scheduling Within a standard work week
• Career Growth Internal job postings mentorship programs and leadership development.
• Predictable Work Locations Stability and consistency in your work environment.
• Collaborative Team Culture Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive interdisciplinary setting.
• Employee Wellness Matters Peer Support Team Wellness Committee Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Commitment to Safety Comprehensive safety programs for all
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards reinforcing our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Excellent Pension Plan.
• Diversity & Inclusion We are actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring retention and advancement. We track and report on our progress because representation matters. We regularly review our benefits policies and programs through an equity lens to meet the needs of our diverse teams. Provide accommodations for religious practices and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
• Recognition & Rewards Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities and Corporate Committee
• Community Impact Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
• Choose Civility Where every interaction matters. Civility and respect shape our workplace as individuals treat one anotherand the communities we serve with dignity empathy and cultural awareness. We foster a culture of civility by raising awareness setting clear expectations and continually reviewing our policies and practices to ensure respect is at the core of everything we do.

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 Professional 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

Our Commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion

BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life including people of all genders sexual orientations racial and ethnic backgrounds Indigenous identities abilities and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care

We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations please inform us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ready to Make a Difference
If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.

AI Use in Hiring
Brant Community Healthcare System does not use artificial intelligence (AI) automated tools or algorithms to screen assess or rank candidates during the hiring process; all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1