Job Description - Infection Control Practitioner (117728)
: Nursing
: Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at: Juravinski Hospital
: INFECTION CONTROL
: Temporary Full-time
Hours per week: 37.5
: 1
Union Code: Non Union Employees
: 50.3600 - 64.5600 Hourly
: Apr 29, 2025, 4:00:00 AM
: May 6, 2025, 3:59:00 AM
Unit Summary
The Infection Control program provides a full range of services within McMaster, General, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer
Center,, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, St. Peters Hospital and affiliated outpatient services. The Program is committed
to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for
the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application, delivery and interpretation of that science.
The Infection Control department is responsible for collaborating with clinical programs, physicians and managers to
conduct research and develop and implement new procedures/policies for the continued improvement of quality patient
care. The department collaborates with Medical Microbiologists, Infection Control Disease Physicians, Clinical and
Support Service Programs within Hamilton Health Sciences, Regional Infection Control Committee members, Public
Health, patients and families and other hospital services.
The Infection Control program provides a full range of services within McMaster, General, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer
Center,, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, St. Peters Hospital and affiliated outpatient services. The Program is committed
to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for
the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application, delivery and interpretation of that science.
The Infection Control department is responsible for collaborating with clinical programs, physicians and managers to
conduct research and develop and implement new procedures/policies for the continued improvement of quality patient
care. The department collaborates with Medical Microbiologists, Infection Control Disease Physicians, Clinical and
Support Service Programs within Hamilton Health Sciences, Regional Infection Control Committee members, Public
Health, patients and families and other hospital services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Hamilton Health Sciences at all sites:
• Follows national guidelines /best practices for the surveillance of healthcare associated infections
• Follows the Public Health Act (HPPA) for the reporting of communicable infectious diseases
• Reviews patient records to ascertain clinical signs and symptoms for infection, clinical interventions and requirements for
transmission-based precautions. Completes patient specific information.
• Reviews and interprets significant clinical laboratory reports on a daily basis for the purpose of ongoing surveillance/
trends
• Interviews hospital patients or out-patients as necessary to complete the patient-specific data
• Gathers and calculates infection control statistics such as averages, percentages and rates in support of the infection
prevention and control program.
• Investigates all infection clusters and outbreaks with interventions directed at infection prevention
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days (after hour on call services during weekdays and weekends on a rotational basis)
This position is temporary until February 2026.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or other Regulated Healthcare Professional discipline or University degree in a heath
sciences field
• Successful completion of an IPAC-Canada endorsed basic training course in Infection Prevention and Control
• Two years experience working in an Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Certificate in Infection Control (CIC designation) by the Certification Board of Infection Control
• Regulated Health Care Professional with current registration with their professional body
• Knowledge of acute, and ambulatory care programs an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the complexities of the delivery of patient care
• Ability to communicate successfully with staff, families and community partners
• Computer proficiencies: MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint, familiarity with statistical software preferred
• Demonstrated experience in adult education techniques
• Effective research skills including ability to construct effective studies involving statistical measures an asset
• Self-motivated , flexible and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Consistent and regular attendance required
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
