Infection Control Practitioner FT 2026-6954

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion!  To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

 

Job Description

Salary Range: $49.93 - $59.44

 

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking a full-time permanent Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) to support infection prevention and control across our inpatient and outpatient acute care setting. Reporting to the Director Patient Experience, Quality, Risk, Privacy & IPAC; Chief Privacy Officer, this role provides surveillance, consultation, outbreak management support, education, quality improvement, and IPAC guidance for clinical and construction-related activities. This role is an on-site position located within an acute care hospital environment. Schedule includes day shift, with weekend and on-call (by phone) rotations; shifts may be subject to change.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor patients for infections, epidemiologically important organisms, sentinel events, environmental risks and communicable diseases.
• Coordinate surveillance, exposure investigation, outbreak management support and communicable disease reporting.
• Support development and regular review of IPAC policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, quality improvement initiatives and infection control statistics.
• Provide education, consultation and recommendations to patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and internal/external stakeholders.
• Advise on equipment, supplies, product evaluations, construction projects and hospital committees as required.
• Provide IPAC consultation for construction, renovation and maintenance activities.
• As required, review hoarding plans, conduct inspections and support Preventative Measures Analysis
• Provide visible IPAC support in patient care areas and consultation to clinical staff and physicians.
• Participate in Nursing Advisory Committee, Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Emergency Preparedness Committee,  and Sharps Reprocessing Committee
• Collect data, analyse, and educate on best practices in hand hygiene across the organization

 

Skills and Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor Degree in a health-related discipline, such as nursing, laboratory sciences, epidemiology or other allied health discipline is required.
• Current registration as a regulated health care professional with the appropriate professional body is preferred
• Minimum three years of current experience as an Infection Control Professional is required; acute care setting is preferred.
• Certificate in Infection Control (CIC designation) from the Certification Board of Infection Control or demonstrated steps towards obtaining, is required.
• Successful completion of an IPAC Canada-endorsed basic training course in Infection Prevention and Control or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience with construction-related infection control in health care including understanding of CSA Z8000 and CSA Z317 is an asset.
• Experience with adult education concepts and principles, including facilitation is required
• Experience with project management is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, provide feedback and communicate recommendations clearly is required.
• Strong teaching, coaching and facilitation skills are required.
• High proficiency with electronic health record systems (Cerner-Oracle, HealthConnex) and Microsoft based programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) are required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment is required.
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to work effectively with minimal supervision is required.
• Commitment to uphold all privacy standards is required.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and client service skills is required.
• Excellent customer service and time management skills required.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with various stakeholders (managers, charge nurses, front line staff, physicians) is required.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis and fulfill scheduled responsibilities is required.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

 

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

 

CMH Inclusion Statement

 

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

 

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging.  We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

 

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability.  We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

 

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

 

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

 

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s  commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

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