Infection Control Practitioner, Infection Control Department

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care institution in Toronto is seeking an Infection Control Practitioner to join their team. This permanent full-time position involves responsibilities such as developing infection control policies, conducting epidemiologic investigations, and collaborating with care teams to manage hospital-acquired infections. The ideal candidate holds a Baccalaureate degree in a health care-related field, is an RN or MLT member, and has experience in a hospital environment. This role offers various benefits, including vacation entitlement and a pension plan.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Extended health and dental benefit plan

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• RN or MLT member or Public Health professional.
• Experience working in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in care of geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, report epidemiologic surveillance data.
• Develop infection control policies and protocols.
• Monitor compliance with infection control practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Time management

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health care related field

CIC certification

Tools

MS Office

Email

Internet

Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER

Infection Control Department

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Shift Type: Day, No weekends (subject to change)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours

Hours of Work: 7 hrs /shift

Posting Number: 9348

Union: Non-Union

Date Posted: October 21, 2025

Internal Closing Date: October 28, 2025

Baycrest provides care and service to approximately 2,000 people a day through a unique continuum of care system, ranging from wellness programs, residential housing and outpatient clinics, to a 472-bed nursing home, and a 300-bed complex continuing care facility with an acute care unit. Baycrest is a world-class leader in innovation in aging, with the acclaimed Rotman Research Institute, considered one of the premier brain institutes in the world, and the Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied and Evaluative Research Unit (‘KLAERU’), which supports clinical research and application of research findings directly to patient care. Most recently, Baycrest was called to lead the The Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (C-ABHI):C-ABHI is a solution accelerator for the aging and brain health sector.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collect, analyze, report and present epidemiologic surveillance data
• Develop best-practice-based infection control policies and protocols
• Monitor and improve compliance with the best practices in infection control
• Work closely with the care teams and provide consultation and guidance to prevent and control transmission of hospital acquired infections
• Develop and implement intervention programs against hospital acquired infections
• Conduct epidemiologic investigations and manage outbreak.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• RN or MLT (CNO or CMLTO member), or a Public Health professional, or a professional in a related health discipline
• Baccalaureate degree in health care related field
• CIC certification is an asset
• Experience working in a hospital or long-term care facility and demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in the care of the geriatric patient an asset
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, negotiation and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, email and Internet
• Effective time management skills; ability to organize and prioritize workload

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

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are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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