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REGIONAL IPAC SPECIALIST
SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES —Newmarket, ON
- $90,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's
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SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES —Pickering, ON
- $85,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
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- Bachelor's
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REGIONAL IPAC SPECIALIST
SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES —Orillia, ON
RN/RPN degree or diploma and current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN or RPN OR, bachelor’s degree in other healthcare…
$90,000–$100,000 a year
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IPAC LEAD
SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES —Pickering, ON
Reporting to the Regional IPAC Specialist, the IPAC Lead will be a resident safety expert who leads the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and…
$85,000–$95,000 a year
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REGIONAL IPAC SPECIALIST

SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES
Newmarket, ON

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Job details

Full-time

Skills

Hand hygiene
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Databases
CNO Membership
Presentation skills
Bachelor's
Program coordination
Computer skills
Risk assessment
Training & development
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication skills
Infection control interventions
Cross-functional communication
Time management

Full job description

Home: Southbridge Care Homes
Location: Simcoe Region, York Region and Northumberland Region and Eastern Ontario
Position: Regional IPAC Specialist
Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000.00
Status: Full-Time, Vacancy
Come join our TEAM!
Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability. The homes you will be supporting are Sara Visa, Oak Terrace, Eagle Terrace, Mackenzie Place, Warkworth and Hallowell House
Title: Regional IPAC Specialist
Job Purpose: The Regional Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Specialist is a resident safety expert who leads the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of improvements in infection prevention and control and serve as a role model to promote the goals of the IPAC program. He or she will be responsible for carrying out a broad and complex range of epidemiologic activities to identify disease trends, risk factors, clusters or outbreaks and develop interventions for the prevention and control of infectious diseases. He or she will also facilitate change through the interpretation and application of standards and policies and provide best practice recommendations with the goal of improving resident outcome and preventing disease outbreaks.
Reporting to: Vice President of Infection Prevention and Control
Direct Reports: None – Support 6-7 IPAC Leads

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the coordination, implementation and oversight of the IPAC program of homes in his or her region.
Participate in the planning of an infection surveillance program for residents and staff and manage outbreaks in consultation with the health units.
Support homes in infection surveillance and develop monthly surveillance reports.
Contribute in the development of IPAC policies and procedures.
Support the home level IPAC Leads to chair IPAC committee meetings and strengthen relationship with the local public health units.
Analyse trends, risk factors, evaluate prevention and control strategies and develop quarterly quality reports.
Monitor local, provincial, national and international trends in epidemiologic activity and advise in a timely manner.
Educate staff on the principles and practices of infection prevention and act as a resource regarding infection prevention and control best practices.
Ensure the home is in compliance with the infection control guidelines mandated by the Long-Term Care Homes Act.
Coordinate and lead the roll-out of all vaccination campaign activities.
Actively participate in regional IPAC hubs and other community of practice.
Plan, develop, deliver and implement all training/orientation for current and new employees in accordance with legislation and health care standards.
Liaise with related facilities, educational institutions and professional associations to develop effective networks.
Identify and report safety hazards, conduct regular safety inspections and follow safe working practices and behaviours.
Review IPAC audits; lead the investigations of IPAC breaches, conduct IPAC risk assessments, and lead the development of corrective plan of action.
Lead the implementation of changes mandated by regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies (includes reporting communicable diseases to the local public health).
Monitor staff compliance with infection prevention guidelines regarding the disposal of sharps and biomedical waste, use of personal protective equipment, and hand hygiene practices.
Support occupational health and safety programs in the assigned home.
Provide expert guidance on facility design, maintenance and construction projects to promote resident safety.
Provide general IPAC consultation to the homes and be accountable for the success of the IPAC program in the assigned homes.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

RN/RPN degree or diploma and current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN or RPN OR, bachelor’s degree in other healthcare related field, e.g., Microbiology, Epidemiology/Public Health, Medicine.
Completion of an approve IPAC Canada infection control course.
MUST be certified in Infection Control (CIC) or LTC-CIP.
Knowledge of, and skills in disease surveillance, designing and managing surveillance systems.
Knowledge of epidemiological trend, public health, and population health assessment.
Knowledge and understanding of PHO's mandate, relevant legislation such as the HPPA and the Ontario Public Health Standards.
Demonstrated knowledge of infection control principles and employee health and wellness programs.
Solid understanding of relevant LTC and ministry of health legislations.
Knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Proficient computer skills including the use of health care information systems and database creation.
Demonstrate compassion in a courteous, caring and respectful manner towards residents, staff and visitors while maintaining resident confidentiality.

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time role with standard business hours, though extended hours may be required during emergencies, e.g., infectious disease outbreaks. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring high attention to detail and strong time management skills. The role includes regular travel and presence in homes (LTC and RH) and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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