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!

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

Please refer the Job description for details