Position Overview
Under the direction of the Director Health Services, Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) and Medical Device Reprocessing and working within the Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Direction of the WRHA, the Infection Control Professional performs key roles which include
Provides clinical expertise, support, and direction to staff, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams in addressing infection prevention and control issues through consultation and education, and acts as a resource. Leads the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of regional IP&C policies, procedures, operational directives, and initiatives to ensure consistency of practice in all healthcare settings. Leads the local implementation and evaluation of IP&C interventions including education, in collaboration with assigned sites and associated stakeholders, ensuring consistency with WRHA IP&C direction. Advises sites on implementation of rec...