Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program is looking for a highly qualified individual to join our dynamic team as the Senior Manager, Infection Prevention & Control.

Here's what you'll get to do

In this role, you will work closely with the Director and Medical Lead to provide leadership and direction in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating SickKids' IPAC program. You will collaborate with the Director, the IPAC team, and other key stakeholders to establish short- and long-term goals that incorporate evidence-based principles of infection prevention and control and effectively use resources to promote a safe environment for patients, families, employees, and visitors to the hospital. The Senior Manager will be responsible for the daily operations of the program and some program service responsibilities. Additionally, you will align and develop IPAC resources to achieve program goals and objectives in support of SickKids' strategy and organizational priorities.

Here's what you'll need

' A Master's degree in Epidemiology, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Quality and Safety or other related fields.


' Current registration/licensure with College of Nurses of Ontario or other relevant health care professional body.


' Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc or in progress.


' Active membership in relevant professional associations.


' A minimum of 3 years Infection Prevention and Control experience, and 3 years professional and/or management experience in an acute healthcare setting (Paediatric setting preferred).


' Extensive current knowledge of evidence-based IPAC principles along with advanced level leadership, collaboration, communication and educational skills.


' Skill and experience in change management at an organizational level.


' Competence in data management (collection, analysis, reporting) and the use of related data management tools and applications.


' Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

You will also have experience and skills related to:

' Environmental risk assessment and communicating trends, risk issues and recommendations.


' Employing quality improvement strategies to prevent and/or to manage patient risk.


' Collaborating on hospital wide educational programs.

Here's what you'll love

' This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.


' A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.


' A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.


' A flexible remote hybrid work environment.


' The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


' For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment type

' Full-time (35 hours per week)


' Permanent


' Hybrid working model

Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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