Ipac Supervisor

**THE GLEBE CENTRE INC. - Position Description**

**POSITION TITLE: IPAC Supervisor**

**REPORTING TO: The Director of Care/ IPAC manager**

**DEPARTMENT: Nursing**

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**The Glebe Centre is a leading Long-Term Care and Senior Outreach home in Ottawa that serves 254 residents and over 1100 people in the vibrant Ottawa community. Our team of over 350 employees touches the lives of seniors and their families every day. Our employees are committed to providing a secure home and meaningful person-centered care with compassion through supportive relationships, enhanced sensitivity, innovation and dedication to our Residents and Clients.**

**POSITION PURPOSE**:
The IPAC Supervisor is responsible for working within their scope of practice and utilizing their knowledge, skill, and judgement. Reporting to the DOC, the IPAC Coordinator is responsible for assisting in planning, implementing, and integration of infection prevention and control plans. During periods of non-active response, the RPN will engage in relevant learning and planning work such as development of standard operating procedures, training, and quality assurance tools.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- License in nursing (RPN) with minimum 1-year of clinical experience.
- Current registration with The College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of IPAC / PPE, particularly regarding infection prevention and Pandemic.
- Strong communication skills for work in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary workforce.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**:

- Current registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Has successfully completed, or is enrolled in an Infection Prevention and Control Program
- Post-Graduate studies in Infection Prevention and Control
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working as a nurse in the long-term care sector
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with staff, residents, families, community professionals and various outside partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Publisher/Power Point)
- Strong knowledge of the LTCHA and Regulations, Ministry Long Term Care Directives, the Registered Health Professionals Act, Narcotic Control Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation.

**FUNCTIONS**:
**The IPAC Supervisor will**:

- Assists in coordination and implementation of infection prevention and control practices for the home.
- Participate in the planning of an infection surveillance program and the management of outbreaks in consultation with the local public health unit.
- Perform daily infection surveillance and develop the monthly surveillance report.
- Educate staff on the principles and practices of infection prevention and act as a resource regarding infection prevention and control.
- In collaboration with the IPAC Manager and nurses, maintain current vaccines for all residents; ensure the home is following the infection control guidelines mandated by the Long-Term Care Homes Act.
- Assists in evaluation of training programs to ensure the needs of the home is being met.
- Identify and report safety hazards, conduct regular safety inspections and follow safe working practices and behaviors.
- Monitor staff compliance with infection prevention guidelines regarding the disposal of sharp and biomedical waste, use of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene practices and provides reports to the IPAC Manager.
- In collaboration with the IPAC Manager, participate in analyzing infection trends, risk factors, and evaluate prevention and control strategies.
- Assist and lead the annual influenza vaccination campaign.
- Manages staff immunization requirements including upon hire as well as ongoing.
- Manages Covid surveillance testing both routine and during an outbreak.
- Performing and administering either nasopharyngeal or throat swabs for COVID -19 testing and rapid testing.
- Manages the Hand Hygiene program for staff, residents, families, and contractors.
- Assists in the management of outbreaks including notifying Public Health and Ministry of Health; implementing controls, precautions and required PPE; completing the outbreak summary report and evaluation of the control strategies.
- Promotes immunization with staff, residents, volunteers, and families which may include COVID-19, flu vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, hepatitis vaccine and diphtheria/tetanus.
- Conducts or arranges on site clinics for immunizations.
- Provide educational information to individuals and their families as appropriate.
- Ensure annual creatinine levels are taken to calculate residents’ Tamiflu (antiviral) dosing.
- In collaboration with the IPAC Manager, liaises with Ministry of Health, Public Health, Joint Health and Safety Committee and Ministry of Labor as indicated on infection-related issues and occupational illnesses.

**GENERAL**:
The role