Infection Prevention and Control Specialist

3 weeks ago


Kemptville, Ontario, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

Welcome to Southbridge Kemptville Long-Term Care

We are seeking a qualified Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator to join our team.

As a Resident Safety Expert, you will lead the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of system-wide improvements in infection prevention.

You will serve as a role model to promote the goals of the IPAC program within the context of the vision and mission of Southbridge Health Care LP.

The successful incumbent will have the responsibility of facilitating change through interpretation and application of standards and provide best practice recommendations with the ultimate goal of improving resident outcomes and preventing disease outbreaks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and implement the infection prevention and control practices for the home.
  • Participate in the planning of an infection surveillance program and lead 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.
  • Maintain current vaccines for all residents and ensure the home is in compliance with the infection control guidelines mandated by the Long-Term Care Homes Act.
  • Consult with the Leadership Committee in the planning, developing, delivering, and implementation of all training/orientation for current and new employees in accordance with legislation and health care standards.
  • Regularly evaluate training programs to ensure the needs of the home are being met.
  • Identify and report safety hazards, conduct regular safety inspections, and follow safe working practices and behavior.
  • Provide expert guidance on facility design, maintenance, and construction projects.
  • Lead the implementation of changes mandated by regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies (includes reporting communicable diseases to the local public health).
  • Monitor staff compliance with infection prevention guidelines regarding the disposal of sharps and biomedical waste, use of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene practices, and provides reports to the Infection Prevention Committees.
  • Analyze infection trends, risk factors, and evaluate prevention and control strategies.
  • Perform program assessments and make recommendations for correction and improvement.
  • Lead the annual influenza vaccination campaign.
  • Lead outbreak response efforts in coordination with the local public health unit.
  • Conduct research and interpret evidence-based literature in developing IPAC best practices, guidelines, tools, and resources.

Requirements:

  • RN/RPN degree or diploma.
  • Bachelor's degree in other healthcare-related field, e.g., Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Science, Medicine, or Occupational Health.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified in infection control CIC or a-IPC.
  • Willingness to be enrolled in the certification program within 6 months of accepting the role and commitment to be certified within one year.
  • A minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in infection control is required.
  • Previous experience in long-term care as well as knowledge of applicable legislation is an asset.

IPAC Specific Education:

  • IPAC leads must have completed any of the IPAC Canada endorsed infection prevention and control courses.


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