Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Position Overview:

Works independently and as a team member with the Infection Control Director, Medical Director, and Infection Control Committee to prevent and control transmission of infections, consistent with current best practices and standards. Provides infection prevention and control consultation for Halton Healthcare staff, physicians, volunteers, patients and families as required.

This is what you will be doing:

• Perform surveillance activities, collect, collate, analyze and interpret data to facilitate prevention and control of hospital associated infections, outbreaks, adverse events and other outcomes of epidemiological significance and implement control measures as required. Develop and provide education and training in infection prevention and control to healthcare providers, physicians and volunteers.

• Conduct follow-up on all exposure situations; coordinates and provides leadership in outbreak management.

• Assess, analyze and implement protocols and practices in compliance with provincial and federal infection control directives and guidelines.

• Act as a liaison and subject matter expert to all external and internal stakeholders.

• Develop and communicate policies, best practice guidelines and provide education to patients/staff and physicians.

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety and change management and implement infection control measures as determined by the Infection Control Committee.

Qualifications

This is what you will need to do it:

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current registration as a regulated health professional in Nursing or Medical Laboratory Technology or related field

• Experience as an Infection Control Clinician in a healthcare setting preferred

• Completion of an entry Level 1 Infection Control course (Infection Prevention and Control -Canada or American Practitioners in Infection Control sponsored)

• CIC certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) preferred

• Excellent report writing, computer skills and familiarity with multiple software programs for data entry, statistical analysis and report writing purposes required

• Satisfactory attendance and employment record.

• A valid driver’s license required for travel between Halton Healthcare hospitals and multiple clinic sites

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Sunday; 7.5 hour shifts

Salary: $51.480 to $60.610 per hour

Date Posted: October 28, 2025

Internal Applicants Due By: November 4, 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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