Hand Hygiene Coordinator

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $64,974 - $81,217 per annum
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 7, 2024

The Hand Hygiene Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Infection Prevention and Control Department staff, frontline health care providers and management teams at UHN to ensure that a robust hand hygiene program is established and maintained. The hand hygiene coordinator will be the expert lead in developing and sustaining a the hand hygiene program, overseeing auditor training, providing education and feedback to healthcare workers, managing and reporting audit data, evaluating automated monitoring system (AMS) technologies for hand hygiene compliance measurement and supporting all other aspects of the hand hygiene program. If an AMS technology is implemented, this individual will be the primary UHN resource for educating staff on the use of the technology, data analysis and interpretation. Beyond this, the Hand Hygiene Coordinator will be participating in other patient safety and quality improvement initiatives aimed at preventing hospital-acquired infections, and will perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Education:

• at minimum, a Bachelors program degree
• Bachelors degree in science in health or allied health sciences, or recognized equivalent

Experience:

• Up to 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in quality improvement methodologies required.
• Teaching experience required.
• Data entry and analysis required.
• Experience working in a hospital or long-term care facility required.
• Experience in Infection Prevention and Control preferred.
• Experience with change management preferred.

Professional Affiliations/Memberships:

• Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) preferred.
• Current license or registration from appropriate bodies (i.e. College of Nurses of Ontario, etc.) preferred.

Leadership/Additional Skills:

• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and producing high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality agreements.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Excellent time management skills required.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills required.
• Computer skills and familiarity with multiple software programs is required.
• Ability to establish an effective working relationship with others required.
• Ability to works independently with minimal supervision required.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.