Infection Control jobs in Canada

How do you live in the moment?

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’. We seek a candidate who shares our values—a person passionate about making a difference, with a strong moral compass and a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is warm, caring, and capable of making meaningful connections with those they care for.

The Clinical Director of Care / IPAC Manager reports to the Executive Director and provides leadership to the resident care team, ensuring all aspects of resident care meet legislative and professional standards. They effectively manage human, material, and fiscal resources, develop resident-focused programs, policies, and procedures, and monitor care quality through improvement activities.

• Promote and support the organization’s Vision, Mission, and Values
• Lead the nursing team in providing Person-Centered Care
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Ontario Regulation 246/22, OHSA, ESA, and Labour Relations Act
• Uphold residents’ rights in accordance with the Resident Bill of Rights
• Develop policies and procedures aligned with legislation, professional standards, and best practices
• Manage financial aspects of the nursing department, including budgeting and staffing
• Lead quality improvement initiatives based on data analysis and trend monitoring
• Oversee all services delivered by the nursing department
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, and external partners to ensure interdisciplinary care
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Provide leadership and supervision to screening staff, RNs, RPNs, and PSWs
• Implement infection prevention and control practices to ensure safety
• Manage recruitment, performance, and development of IPAC staff
• Conduct workplace investigations and address performance issues
• Oversee surveillance testing, data monitoring, and outbreak management, including collaboration with public health and hospital partners
• Coordinate outbreak response teams and communication during outbreaks
• Develop and review IPAC policies and conduct audits of infection control practices
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and present findings to leadership and committees
• Coordinate immunization programs and staff training
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration in Ontario
• Current Non-Acute Care Infection Control Professional (NAC ICP) certification
• Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (LTC-CIC) or willingness to obtain within 3 years
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in infection control within long-term or acute care
• Managerial experience of at least 2 years
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices and long-term care concepts
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS and ability to complete training if not already certified
• Commitment to person-centered care, continuous learning, and adherence to legal and ethical standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong customer service skills
• Proficiency in computer skills and data analysis
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check, TB test results, proof of vaccinations, and references

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, fairness, and accessibility. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.

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