Infection Control Practitioner

Position #: 9000808

Expected Start Date: April 13, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Infection Prevention and Control

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Infection Control Practitioner $44.356 to $53.200

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Accountable to the Manager, the Infection Control Practitioner is responsible for providing infection prevention and control related services within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) integrated service areas by supporting implementation and maintenance of an effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program, providing training and education related to IPAC and infectious diseases, and by consulting on matters related to IPAC as an expert resource. The incumbent will participate in quality improvement or research activities as needed within the SHA. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Degree in Nursing or relevant Health Sciences Degree acceptable to the Employer

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of & able to utilize, principles of program development & teaching
• Knowledge to identify, investigate & control outbreaks of infectious diseases
• Possesses knowledge of and has job related experience in health care
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate components of infection control to staff and patients
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills
• Knowledge of microbiology & infectious disease
• Knowledge of epidemiological principles, statistics
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently

Other Information

• Current Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) is an asset
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/