Professional

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Hub was established as part of Ontario’s comprehensive strategy to strengthen IPAC practices and enhance readiness for emerging infectious diseases in congregate living settings across the province.

The North Central Regional IPAC Hub works with a regional network of healthcare and public health partners, the IPAC Hub provides specialized expertise, consultation, education, coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities to support the implementation

Qualifications

• Four-year undergraduate degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology or Public Health.
• CIC certification required, actively pursuing acceptable.
• One year of client-centered infection prevention activities.
• Minimum five years’ healthcare experience with patient care services.
• Minimum two years’ infection prevention and control experience preferred.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, statistics, microbiology and infectious diseases.
• Knowledge of adult education principles and teaching methods.
• Advanced computer skills and quality improvement concepts.
• Demonstrates ability to participate in IPAC initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and expertise and act as a facilitator to reduce infection risk.
• Consult, surveillance, education, research and evaluation of IPAC processes.
• Collaborate with regional IPAC colleagues and external partners.
• Support outbreak preparedness and response activities with local Public Health Units.
• Develop and sustain communities of practice across settings.

Skills

Independent work

Leadership

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelors in Nursing/Public Health

CIC Certification

Job description

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Job Title

Professional

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Risk Mgmt & Patient Safety -> Regional IPAC

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

Union

Non Union

Requisition Close Date

03 November 2026

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$54.14 - $63.69 ( NU_40 )

Job Posting Reason

Current Vacancy

Job Summary & Requirements

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Hub was established as part of Ontario’s comprehensive strategy to strengthen IPAC practices and enhance readiness for emerging infectious diseases in congregate living settings across the province. The North Central Regional IPAC Hub works with a regional network of healthcare and public health partners, the IPAC Hub provides specialized expertise, consultation, education, coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities to support the implementation of evidence-based IPAC practices.

This role contributes to building local IPAC capacity through the development and sustainment of communities of practice, fostering collaboration across sectors, and providing guidance to staff responsible for infection prevention and control. The team also supports outbreak preparedness and response activities in collaboration with local Public Health Units and other health system partners to promote safe, high-quality care environments.

As an Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) you will be responsible to provide education and expertise and act as a facilitator to reduce the risk of infection and minimize infection transmission within local centres and congregate living settings. The ICP will be expected to provide consultation, surveillance, education, research and evaluation of infection prevention and control processes and procedures to the regional partners and programs. As the ICP within the regional hub model you will act as an excellent resource in infection prevention and control and health promotion, actively collaborate with regional IPAC colleagues and others external to the regional hub mandate.

As a qualified candidate you will need have the following job requirements:

• Four-year Undergraduate degree specific to Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required, will consider those actively pursuing certification
• One year of experience currently performing activities that are client centered, while incorporating the principles of infection prevention
• Minimum five years’ experience related to the healthcare industry with familiar patient care services
• Minimum two years’ experience in Infection Prevention and Control preferred
• Experience performing regular self-evaluations to identify strengths and needs for professional development
• Knowledge of epidemiologic principles, statistics, microbiology, and infectious diseases with the ability to integrate this knowledge into clinical practice
• Knowledge and ability to utilize education principles in adult teaching
• Advanced computer skills and ability to integrate into clinical practice
• Knowledge and ability to utilize, the principles of quality improvement
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively participate in Infection Prevention and Control initiatives

You are ideal for this position if you have:

• Ability to work independently
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills
• Demonstrate expert verbal and written personal and interpersonal communication

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.