Infection Control Professional

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Temporary until approximately January 05, 2026.

This position will involve working in Long-term Care Homes, Retirement Homes and other Congregate Living Settings/Homes. There is no work onsite at TOH.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
  
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Health Sciences related field AND certified or registered in base health sciences field (e.g., Registered Nurse, Medical Laboratory Technologist);
• Four (4) years clinical experience in relevant discipline;
• Experience in Infection Control relating to surveillance, outbreak management, adult education principles, consultation, occupational health, research and policy development and/or successful completion of an 80-hour IPAC Canada endorsed Infection Control courses;
• Current certification in associate infection prevention and control (a-IPC) AND will obtain certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years of entry into the profession and maintain certification;
• Knowledge and understanding of patient care practices;
• Knowledge of the Infectious Disease process;
• Familiarity with the regulatory bodies and legislative requirements that impact the Infection Control practice;
• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications;
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision;
• Ability to drive to multiple locations throughout the work day;
• Ability to engage, coach and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholder groups (including but not limited to public health unit, congregate living settings, staff, provincial organizations, etc., as required);
• Ability to summarize activities in the form of electronic reports;
• Ability to apply IPAC judgement, expertise and troubleshoot issues in-the-moment;
• Ability to discern significant IPAC risk and escalate as necessary;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Superior written, verbal and presentation skills;
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in health sciences (e.g., Nursing, Epidemiology, Public Health);
• Experience in Infection Control in acute care settings;
• Current certification in Infection Control (CIC)
• Additional graduate courses in epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases and statistics;
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
  
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Please Note

Please note this position is also posted under OPSEU.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.