IPAC Lead - Temporary Full Time (6 months)

Career Opportunities; Mississauga; Vor Ort; CAD 70.000 - 87.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sienna Senior Living is seeking an IPAC Lead for a 6-month temporary full-time assignment. The role leads infection prevention and control programs, guiding Ontario and BC regions and supporting Ontario clinically as needed.

The position requires CIC or A-IPC certification, Ontario RN registration and at least 3 years in geriatrics, with strong leadership and data-driven inspection capabilities.

Qualifikationen

• Registered nurse with Ontario registration and relevant BC certification if applicable.
• Minimum 3 years’ geriatrics experience in a clinical setting.
• Completion of Basic Infection Prevention and Control courses or willingness to obtain.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention program.
• Provide IPC guidance for Ontario and BC regions.
• Support Ontario region clinically as needed.
• Proactively prevent infections and outbreaks; educate frontline staff.

Kenntnisse

Infection control

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Regulatory knowledge

Ausbildung

RN registration (Ontario)

CIC or A-IPC certification

Jobbeschreibung

IPAC Lead - Temporary Full Time (6 months)

Rate of Pay: $69,954 - $87,442

This posting is for an existing vacancy

If you’re passionate about leading a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!
The Infection Prevention and Control Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

As an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse your typical day will impact the following ways:

• Participating in the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of Sienna infection prevention and control program.
• Responsible for providing infection prevention and control guidance for both Ontario and BC Region.
• When required supports Ontario Region clinically in a similar capacity as Regional Wellness Partner.
• Proactive prevention of dangerous infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria, outbreaks and epidemics.
• Implementing prevention strategies including education/consultation for front line team members.
• Performing infection prevention and control surveillance, collection and implementation of best practices and data analysis.
• Identifying trends/patterns and managing investigations of infections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Certification of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario and if required certification with College of Nurses in BC.
• Sound knowledge of applicable provincial regulations and standards for Ontario and BC.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in geriatrics in a clinical health setting.
• Completion of Basic Infection Prevention and Control Courses or willingness to obtain in a timeframe identified.
• Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) or Associate Infection Prevention and Control Certification (A-IPC) – or willingness to obtain within a timeframe identified.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Bonus points for having:

• Experience in Infection Control an asset.
• Experience and/or training in Principles of adult education is an asset.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.