IPAC Lead: Elevate Infection Prevention & Safety

Kindera Living; Hagersville; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Matching RRSP contribution

Job summary

Kindera Living seeks an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lead – RPN in Hagersville, Ontario. This full-time role reports to the Director of Care and drives an organized IPAC program meeting regulatory requirements set by PIDAC standards.

The position includes leadership of RNs, RPNs and PSWs, coordinating clinics, audits, reporting, and ongoing education to maintain resident and staff safety. Salary is CAD 70,000 per year, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse with active registration in Ontario.
• Certification in Infection Control (NAC ICP) preferred or committed to complete within 2 years.
• Minimum 2 years of infection control experience in LTC or Acute Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain an IPAC program aligned with PIDAC standards.
• Co-Chair IPAC/Outbreak Management Team and maintain meeting records.
• Coordinate influenza and COVID booster clinics for staff and residents.
• Supervise nursing team including RNs, RPNs and PSWs and promote safe infection prevention practices.
• Conduct regular infection surveillance, audits and reporting to leadership committees.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Infection control

Regulatory knowledge

CPR/First Aid

Education

Registered Nurse (Ontario)

NAC ICP certification

Job description

Kindera Living seeks an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lead – RPN in Hagersville, Ontario. This full-time role reports to the Director of Care and drives an organized IPAC program meeting regulatory requirements set by PIDAC standards.

The position includes leadership of RNs, RPNs and PSWs, coordinating clinics, audits, reporting, and ongoing education to maintain resident and staff safety. Salary is CAD 70,000 per year, with competitive benefits.