Job Description

ABOUT US:

The North Shore Health Network provides rural healthcare for communities along the north shore of Lake Huron - including services in Blind River, Thessalon and Richards Landing. The North Shore Health Network sites have been serving their communities faithfully for many years providing emergency, acute, complex continuing care, long term care and community support services.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Executive, the Infection Control Nurse is a Registered Nurse whose primary responsibility is the organization's infection prevention and control program (IPAC).

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration

5 years of current experience as a Registered Nurse

Education and experience in IPAC practices

ASSETS:

Current certification in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology

Completion of an Infection Control training program

Excellent attendance record

Bilingual

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to practice with cultural safety and sensitivity

Ability to use sound judgement to handle all (including sensitive and/or complex) issues in a timely manner with consideration to risk management, safety and confidentiality

Ability to develop and manage the IPAC program

Ability to develop and implement tracking of outbreak & infectious disease surveillance data

Ability to develop and deliver effective training

Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team for the delivery of IPAC protocols

Ability to provide regular reports to stakeholders on progress toward goals and key quality indicators to support transparency and informed decision-making

Advanced computer skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

SALARY RANGE:

$40.24 - $57.68 PER HOUR

BENEFITS:

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Comprehensive benefit program

Paid vacation

POSTED

: December 15, 2025 *This posting will remain open until filled, however, the selection process is scheduled to begin within two weeks of the Posted date.

Interested applicants are asked to submit resume via email to: hrrecruitment@nshn.care

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

NSHN is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We strive to create barrier-free employment opportunities and will review reasonable requests for accommodation to enable applicants to participate in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.24-$57.68 per hour

Work Location: In person