Job Description

Position # 173414

Expected Start Date: June 29, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Infection Prevention and Control

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 10, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Infection Control Practitioner $44.356 to $53.2

Travel Required: Yes

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/relevant Health Sciences Degree acceptable to the Employer

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Infection Control Course

Knowledge and Abilities

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

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/

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.