Manager, Infection Prevention and Control

Join us and help lay the foundation for this newer management role on our team

Under the direction of the Director of Care (DOC), this role is responsible for leading the Infection, Prevention and Control (IPAC) programs within the Home.

IPAC responsibilities will be to lead the planning, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of an organized infection prevention and control program that keeps our residents safe, meets regulatory requirements and is aligned with the Provincial Infection Disease Advisory Committee (PIDAC) standards.

**What You Will Bring to Us**:

- Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) or a commitment to complete within two (2) years of employment
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in infection control in the Long-Term Care or Acute Care sector
- Member of National Infection Control Association (IPAC Canada) is an asset
- Joint Health & Safety Committee certification preferred or a willingness to obtain within one (1) year.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, PIDAC best practices standards, the College of Nurses professional standards, guidelines and practices to coordinate IPAC programs and services and best practices to monitor infections and outbreaks, and provide occupational health advice.
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong planning, interpersonal, facilitation, team building and coaching skills.
- Adept at working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge of the relevant acts, regulations and legislation for Long-Term Care Homes, Employment Standards Act principles and legislation, and any other applicable legislation.
- Must be willing to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the facility and be prepared to respond to emergent situations.
- All employees must comply with vaccinations as may be mandated by the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care

**What We Offer to You**:

- Competitive wages ($46.13 - $49.26 per hour based on a 40 hour work week)
- Health Benefits, Paid vacation, OMERS pension plan
- A great team to work with and a management team that listens
- A place you can be proud to work

Eastholme is a 128-bed municipal home for the aged located in Powassan in a tranquil setting overlooking the town and on the edge of a 60-acre forested parcel of land - an ideal setting in which to work

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $46.13-$49.26 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- On call
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Powassan, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have with IPAC programs?