Job Number:

J0926-0886

Job Title:

Infection Control Practitioner

Job Type:

Temporary Full Time

Union:

ONA

City, Province, Country:

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department:

Infection Prevention & Control

Open Positions:

1

Date Posted:

September 29, 2026

Closing Date:

October 5, 2026

Salary:

$41.150 - $58.980/Hour

Department/Unit/Program Description

The goal of Ross Memorial Hospital's Infection Prevention and Control program is the prevention of infections in Hospital patients and staff and the control of infections should they occur.

To prevent the spread/transmission of infections to other patients, staff and the hospital environment, it is sometimes necessary to place patients in Isolation Precautions. This may mean relocating the patient to a special isolation room, with an Isolation Precautions sign placed at the entrance to alert all staff, doctors and visitors that they must wear a gown and gloves or a mask (depending on the infection or bacteria).

Position Summary

The Department of Infection Prevention & Control is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Infection Control Practitioner Nurse to join their team.

Effective Date: October 19, 2026
Ending on or before Date: June 07, 2027

The Infection Control department is seeking a Registered Nurse who have interest in / passion for Infection Prevention and Control; to assist in implementing and maintaining an effective and progressive Infection Prevention and Control Program:
• Conduct surveillance activities according to established criteria and evidence-based research
• Collect and input data into the computer
• Provide consultation to all clinical and non-clinical areas on matters of infection prevention and control
• Provide education in-services to staff, physicians and volunteers on infection prevention and control precautions
• Conduct infection control compliance audits, monitor actions, recommend strategies. Direct healthcare workers as necessary to create positive outcomes
• Keep current with infection control literature, standards, and guidelines
• Investigate: participate in outbreak investigations and implement interventions to control the outbreak situations

Essential Qualifications
• Registered Nurse (RN); current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Experience working in a clinical area for at least three (3) years
• IPAC Certification or currently enrolled with commitment to completion within 6 months
• Demonstrated strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the principles of adult education
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, combined with knowledge of patient care practices, asepsis, infection control issues, outbreak investigation, surveillance and research techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computer word processing and patient and lab information systems

Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum one year working in Infection Prevention and Control preferred

Hours of Work

Must be available to work all shifts, Monday to Sunday. Shift hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the ONA collective agreement.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.

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