Infection Control Practitioner – Infection Control, FT

Job DetailsJob TitleInfection Control Practitioner – Infection Control, FT (J0126-0562)Department and other details are listed below. This role is located at Seniors Health Centre and reports to the Manager in the Infection Control department.FTE: 1.0 • Shifts: Day, On Call • Shift Duration: 8’s • Status: Full-Time Temporary • Contract Duration: 1 year • Number of Positions: 1 • Site: Seniors Health Centre, 2 Buchan Court • Salary: $52.86 – $63.69 /HourPost Date: January 21, 2026 • Closing Date: January 27, 2026Position SummaryInfection Control Practitioner, Infection Prevention and ControlYour goal in this position is to contribute to the development, co-ordination, implementation and effective operation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program of North York General Hospital. You will be teaching and reinforcing infection control policies and procedures to all levels of health care providers and providing consultation to all in-hospital departments and committees and external agencies on matters related to infection control. You will also facilitate inter and intra departmental relationships through effective communication with all levels of hospital staff and you also have the ability to work independently. You possess knowledge of microbiology and current practical and academic knowledge of infection control practices. You have the ability to plan, organize and direct a hospital-wide program. You have also the ability in teaching and program design. You have proven microcomputer skills. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.On a practical level, you willContribute to the development of, support and adhere to North York General Hospital philosophy, standards, policies, and proceduresWork with the interdisciplinary health care team to facilitate the reduction of nosocomial infectionsLiaison to the City of Toronto Public Health Department for the reporting of communicable diseases as required by the Health Protection and Promotion ActPerform surveillance through monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of nosocomial infections on a quarterly basisActively participate on the Infection Prevention and Control CommitteeProvide education to staff, students and volunteers in all disciplines proactively and as requestedBe responsible for outbreak managementMaintain active involvement in construction design and activities by recommending environmental controls to reduce the risk of construction related nosocomial infections. Performs periodic inspections on construction activities to ensure compliance with hospital policies and proceduresAssume responsibility for own performance and continuing education to maintain clinical competencyComply with Occupational Health and Safety StandardsQualificationsUniversity preparation at the Baccalaureate or Masters level in a health related discipline or recognized equivalent (current registration as a nurse or medical laboratory technologist)Completion (or willing to) of an IPAC-Canada endorsed Infection Control courseCertification in infection control (CIC) preferredInfection control experience preferredBilingualism in French/English an assetWhat We OfferWorking at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Temporary position, with 75 Hours bi-weekly, Days and on-call, 8 hour shifts, in the Senior’s Health Centre, but may be required to travel to other sites. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.caHow To ApplyCARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should connect with their Case Manager before applying for this position #J-18808-Ljbffr