1 Fulltime Director of Infection Control
Position Information:
• Current Ontario Certificate of Competence as a Registered Nurse or bachelor's degree in health care related profession that correlates with IPAC core competencies.
• Completion of the Infection Control Course certificate endorsed by IPAC Canada.
• Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) with successful recertification every 5 years.
• Completion of courses in Health care administration or
• leadership would be an asset.
• Master's degree in health care, Nursing, or Public Health would been an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in Infection Prevention and Control.
• A minimum of 5 years of health care expertise in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrates progressive leadership skills and responsibilities with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory or management group setting.
• Demonstrates expert skills in supporting and leading Infection Control professionals specific to all components of an effective infection control program.
• Demonstrates initiative and excellent judgment with identifying system-based infection control related issues with strategies to resolve them in a collaborative manner.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with both verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with key stakeholders demonstrating effective team building skills.
• Ability to adhere and model all aspect of the hospitals code of conduct requirements.
• Ability to manage and adhere to confidential and sensitive information as per the freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) which includes the hospital's confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Ability to effectively deal with multiple competing priorities in an effective manner
• Demonstrates excellent computer proficiency in word, excel, Microsoft 365.
• Commitment to patient centered care
Company Biography:
Woodstock Hospital is committed to promoting compassionate and respectful patient care. We are dedicated to sustaining a supportive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are committed to providing a barrier-free environment by participating and complying with the by-laws and guidelines of the standards developed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If accommodation is required during the application, interview, or recruitment process, please contact Human Resources via email. Woodstock Hospital is also committed to being a safe space for everyone where we embrace diversity and celebrate individuality where everyone feels valued, respected, and appreciated. We seek to establish a more inclusive, diverse, accessible, and just culture in addressing barriers and inequities to make WH a place where everyone feels like they belong.