Ipac Lead

women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons. We are committed to providing
persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise

the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.

**The Pines Long Term Care Home is currently recruiting for an**
**IPAC Lead**
**The Pines**

The Pines is located in Bracebridge, Ontario and is owned and operated by the District Municipality of
Muskoka. Being an employee of the District is an opportunity to work with ambitious teams where you can
learn, grow, and contribute while building a rewarding career. We have a strong focus on health & wellness,
and we are committed to creating and promoting respect, diversity, accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.

The Pines has been serving seniors with care and dignity in our community since September 1961. Our cozy
and comfortable home encompasses five resident home areas (one secure) and has four wonderful courtyards
with plenty of outdoor spaces to roam about. Watch the Pines video to learn more.

**The Opportunity
Under the direction of the Director of Care, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lead drives the
education and continuous improvement of IPAC programs in the home, conducts monitoring, and acts as a
liaison with Public Health for managing outbreaks. Participate as a member of the nursing management team
to provide coaching and support growth of team members, including responding to emergencies as part of the
nursing on-call rotation.

**What You Will Do**:

- Stay current with emerging IPAC research to

improve and update IPAC strategies; create,
implement and evaluate approved initiatives
- Oversee and coordinate audits, clinics, testing

and tracking, prevention measures, post
outbreak analysis and reports
- Identify needs, coach team members, and

implement continuous improvement strategies
** What You Will Need**:

- RPN Diploma or equivalent, along with IPAC

Canada Certificate and membership preferred,
or willingness to enroll
- Solid understanding of the FLTCA and

Regulations, Ministry of Long Term Care
Directives, the Registered Health Professional
Act, Narcotic Control Act, Occupational Health
and Safety Act, and other applicable legislation
- Knowledge of program planning,

implementation and evaluation, with proven
ability to impact change through role modelling
and positive influence
** What We Are Offering**

This is a permanent full time opportunity at the District. The annualized compensation range for this role
is **$66,415- $78,195.** The District is also proud to offer the following benefits to our permanent employees:

- Work-life flexibility
- Perks & Discounts
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Vacation
- OMERS Pension
- Health Benefits
- Paid Leaves
- Fostering & Fun Environment
- Professional Development
- Education Opportunities

**The Next Step**

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and

values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), please submit your resume.

**APPLY NOW.** Visit our careers page for other opportunities.

**Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?
If you are excited about this role but you don’t meet all the outlined qualifications, we encourage you to apply