Infection Control Practitioner I

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Infection Prevention & Control
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $37.98 - $47.48 per hour
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: December 31, 2024

As an integral member of the Infection Prevention and Control Unit, the INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER I works in the capacity of support to meet the needs of an evolving infection and prevention practice. The principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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.

• At minimum, completion of a Bachelors degree program,
• Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing, Health or Allied Health Sciences, and/or Microbiology or recognized equivalent required.
• Up to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Completion of an IPAC Canada accredited Infection Prevention & Control course preferred.
• Experience in designing and conducting research with capabilities to perform statistical analysis preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Why join UHN?

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.

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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.