Mackenzie Health LTC, located in Richmond Hill, Ontario is a 170-bed long-term care home dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents we serve in partnership with UniversalCare, our family members, valued employees and community partners.
Our team is currently hiring for a permanent full-time Associate Director of IPAC. We offer competitive wages and benefits which include health/dental benefits, paid vacation and retirement benefits, along with an opportunity to grow your career with an employer of choice.
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Associate Director of IPAC position is a critical role with overall accountability for the management and leadership of infection prevention and control.
As part of our team, your role as an Associate Director of IPAC contributes to our resident experiences in the following ways:
- Planning, coordinating, directing and monitoring effectiveness of all infection prevention and control activities within the home, ensuring those activities are aligned to the home’s strategic plan, mission and values.
- Ensures compliance with all relevant legislation including but not limited to: Ministry Acts, regulations, policies and procedures, directives, and collective agreements.
- Provides leadership and direction in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for all activities related to infection prevention and control with a focus to continuously improve infection prevention and control practices throughout the home and with employees, visitors, family members and residents.
- Supports recruitment, orientation, performance management, training, education and other people related functions within the nursing department.
- Leads the IPAC Committee and the Occupational Health and Safety Program, specific to Infection Prevention and Control, the Resident and Employee Vaccination Programs, Outbreak Investigations and Meetings and participates in other committee meetings as required.
- Identifies risks associated with infection prevention and control and creates/implements strategies to mitigate the risks.
- Fosters effective interpersonal relationships between residents, families and other interdisciplinary health team members in relation to IPAC practices and requirements.
- Provides ongoing leadership with education related to infection prevention and control, mentors and develops staff members with respect to IPAC practices.
- Conducts assigned audits and assessments and tracks IPAC metrics for the home.• Develops, implements and evaluates IPAC strategies inclusive of outbreak management and investigation, provision of IPAC education, completion of IPAC risk assessments and audits, etc.
- Acts as the Infection Prevention and Control Lead for the home.
- Participates with the interdisciplinary team and in strategic planning for the home, with a focus on IPAC.
- Coordinates the Tuberculosis Screening Protocol for residents, monitors the tracking of Cold Chain and orders vaccines as required.
- Works in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
· Must have a minimum of two to three year’s working experience as a Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisor capacity in a healthcare setting, preferably long-term care with a focus on infection control.
· Sound knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act 2021, Ontario Regulations 246/10.
· Must posses excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Strong relationship building abilities and organizing skills with the ability to lead and influence others.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Point Click Care and other computerized documentation systems.
· Current Infection Control Certification or enrollment with the Certification Board of Infection Control Program would be an asset.
· All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector check.
· Have a passion to promote person-centered care and work with the senior population.
If you are passionate about contributing to a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to making a difference to the lives of our residents than we would love to speak to you about this great opportunity.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian residency or valid Canadian work permit (required)
- RN or RPN registration with the College of Nurses (required)
Work Location: In person
