Infection Control Practitioner I

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Infection Control Practitioner I to join their Infection Prevention and Control Unit. This role is vital for supporting infection prevention practices and ensuring high standards of care. The successful candidate will engage in surveillance activities, provide education to staff, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives. With a commitment to building a healthier world, this organization offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact patient care and safety. If you are passionate about infection control and eager to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development

Corporate discounts

On-site gyms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Up to 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveillance to prevent and control outbreaks of infection.
• Provide education and training to internal care providers.
• Participate in quality improvement responsibilities.

Skills

Infection Prevention

Surveillance Activities

Education and Training

Quality Improvement

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Health or Allied Health Sciences

Microbiology

Job description

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: UHN Site - to be determined
Department: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
Reports to: Manager
Work Model:On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time, approx. 9 months
Closing Date: May 10, 2025

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Infection Prevention and Control Unit, theInfection Control Practitioner I works in the capacity of support to meet the needs of an evolving infection and prevention practice.

Duties

• performing surveillance activities within UHN to facilitate preventing and controlling outbreaks of infection;
• acting as a resource for internal clients, providing support services during shifts and on an on-call basis including occasional evening and weekend on-call;
• providing education and training to internal care providers and other staff members;
• performing continuous Quality Improvement responsibilities;
• participating in professional development and education activities/programs to ensure excellence in the provision of Infection Prevention and Control services at UHN;
• performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of aBachelors of Science degree in Nursing, Health or Allied Health Sciences, and/or Microbiology or recognized equivalentrequired.
• Up to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Completion of an IPAC Canada accreditedInfection Prevention & Control course preferred.
• Experience in designing and conducting research with capabilities to perform statistical analysispreferred.
• Teaching experiencepreferred.
• Experience working in a Hospital or long-term care facilitypreferred.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.