Infection Control Practitioner

Job Category
:
Nursing and Infection Control

Requisition Number
: INFEC
001031

• Posted:
  January 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $92,950.90 CAD to $109,354 CAD

Overview and Purpose of the Role

Reporting directly to the Manager, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) this role is responsible to support the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of the organization’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent will work to ensure that infection control practices are effectively applied across clinical and non-clinical areas to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections and maintain compliance with Public Health Ontario (PHO), IPAC Canada, Ministry of Health, and Accreditation Canada standards.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and targeted surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) using established definitions (e.g., Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program / National Healthcare Safety Network (CNISP/NHSN)).
• Conduct routine and targeted surveillance of surgical site infections (SSIs) using established definitions (e.g., CNISP/NHSN).
• Analyze and report infection trends, rates, and clusters to leadership and clinical teams.
• Assist in outbreak detection, investigation, and control in collaboration with the IPAC manager and Public Health authorities.
• Deliver IPAC education sessions for staff, physicians, and students.
• Promote best practices in hand hygiene, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use, environmental cleaning, and aseptic technique.
• Support onboarding education and competency validation for new employees.
• Perform compliance audits (hand hygiene, PPE, reprocessing, environmental cleaning).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Maintain documentation and assist with Accreditation Canada readiness.
• Assist in developing and revising infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with Public Health Ontario (PHO), IPAC Canada, and organizational standards.
• Support risk assessments for new programs, renovations, and construction projects.
• Provide expert consultation to staff on isolation precautions and infection risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health, Environmental Services, and Clinical departments.
• Liaise with Public Health units during outbreaks or reportable disease events.

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Participate in all mandatory training requirements and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, company Policies and Procedures, as well as established industry guidelines.

Skills &

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Nursing or a related health discipline (e.g., Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Epidemiology).
• Current registration with a relevant regulatory body (e.g., College of Nurses (CNO), College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO), Protected Health Information (PHI)).
• Completion of the IPAC Canada‑endorsed IPAC course is required.
• Minimum 2 years of infection prevention and control experience, or equivalent combination of clinical experience and formal IPAC education.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC or LTC‑CIP) preferred or to be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention practices, microbiology, epidemiology, and surveillance systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and write clear, concise, and structured documents.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including critical thinking and strategic decision‑making.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and data accuracy.
• Strong teaching, facilitation, and change management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Superior interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MS Windows higher than 10.
• Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check/vulnerable sector check.
• Provide proof of Immunization and TB records.

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