Coordinator, Infection Prevention & Control, Dearness Home

Summary of Duties

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Coordinator, Infection, Prevention and Control works collaboratively with administrators, managers and employees to lead, develop and implement an Infection, Prevention and Control (IPAC) Program within the Dearness Home (the Home). With a focus on continuous improvement, the position will recommend policies and implement procedures and responses to infectious/communicable diseases, compliant with legislation and Dearness Home expectations, ensuring effective IPAC practices; conduct monitoring, surveillance and reporting and liaise with Public Health to manage outbreaks. Directing and supervising all nursing staff for compliance to their roles, this position will work to develop a culture of compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control using a person-centred care philosophy. The Coordinator, Infection, Prevention and Control is a member of the nursing management team and is expected to work every other weekend.

Qualifications/Experience

• Completion of a Nursing program, such as the Registered Practical Nurse designation, with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• A current certification in infection control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, and within 3 years of hire attain any additional qualification(s) as required in the Fixing Long-Term Act, 2021 and related Regulations (O. Reg. 246/22)
• Education and several years of experience in infection prevention and control practices, including:
• infectious diseases;
• cleaning and disinfection;
• data collection and trend analysis;
• reporting protocols;
• outbreak management;
• asepsis;
• microbiology;
• adult education;
• epidemiology;
• program management

A tuberculosis (TB) test and annual influenza immunization are required.

• Must provide a valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check (level 3) as per applicable legislation.
• Expected to provide weekend staff supervision, every other week.

Compensation Range/Other Information

$77,276 - $100,843

This posting is for 1 temporary part-time up to 2 years position.

Current hours of Work: 3 days per week (for a total of 21 hours).

Work Arrangement: On-site. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

These hours of work and work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

How to Apply

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Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, May 11, 2025