The Infection Control Professional (ICP) is a leader an expert who facilitates infection control activities through the interpretation of evidence-based standards and best practice recommendations with the primary goal of reducing the risk of transmission of infectious agents and hospital acquired infections (HAI) within Unity Health.
The IPAC practitioner will report to the IPAC manager with the following responsibilities.
Duties & Responsibilities Develops, coordinates and performs surveillance activities of significant organisms and other healthcare associated infections
Assesses and responds to exposures and outbreaks as part of a multidisciplinary team
Serves as an expert IPAC consultant across the organization
Participates in the development, communication and implementation of IPAC policies and procedures, current best practice guidelines and applicable standards
Provides consultative advice, feedback and reports to internal and external stakeholders regarding surveillance data, investigations, audits and issues of IPAC significance
Develop and facilitate IPAC education for staff, physicians, students, volunteers and patients
Participates in quality improvement initiatives
Implements infection control recommendations as determined by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
Conducts audits and provides education and feedback
Develops and maintains relationships with assigned areas and supports all levels of staff, leaders and professional staff with IPAC expertise
Conducts exposure and outbreak investigations with stakeholder engagement




Participates in the departmental IPAC on-call and weekend coverage rotation.
Provide infection prevention and control expert consultation as it relates to health care facility renovation, construction and maintenance.
Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
Qualifications Degree in health related discipline (e.g. nursing, laboratory, epidemiology, and other allied health) or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master’s degree preferred;
Recent Infection Prevention Control experience in a health care setting
Current certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred or a commitment to completing certification within the first two years of hire.
Current member of IPAC Canada preferred.
Demonstrates strong IPAC knowledge and experience in related areas of infectious diseases, microbiology, epidemiology, disinfection/sterilization; outbreak management, HVAC & construction
Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring, adult education and teaching
Demonstrated effective written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills required




Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent time management and project management skills
Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Strong computer skills with the ability to learn how to use recent software programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills preferred
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHT and/or departmental policies
Competent in quality improvement and change management techniques/methodology
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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📌 Infection Control Practitioner (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
📍 Ontario