Arcavia (Orillia) LTC LP, a 160-bed long-term care home, is an exciting new project that will be dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents in partnership with UniversalCare Canada Inc., our family members, valued employees and community partners. Residents will be admitted in the Fall of 2026.
Our team is currently hiring for a new vacancy, a permanent full-time Associate Director of IPAC.
What’s In it For You?
-Competitive salary and vacation package
-Comprehensive extended health and dental program
-RRSP with employer match
-Continuous learning & growth opportunities
-A welcoming culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
-Plans, coordinates, directs and monitors all operational and quality improvement IPAC activities.-Ensures quality risk management activities specific to IPAC are implemented and maintained, establishes/maintains all IPAC programs to support the needs of all residents.-Acts as the Infection Control Lead, manages the Occupational Health and Safety Program (IPAC), the Resident and Employee Vaccination Programs and leads outbreak investigations.
-Provides education, coaching and mentoring for the development of nursing staff.
-Coordinates the Tuberculosis Screening Protocol for residents, monitors the tracking of Cold Chain and orders vaccines as required.
-Ensures compliance with organizational standards, the collective agreement, as applicable and all relevant regulations, and/or legislative requirements and strategic initiatives.
-Communicates with related Long-term care Health Agencies to promote coordination and/or planning long term care services.
-Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences, the strategic planning process, committees and other meetings, maintains an organized system of records management.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
-Current registration and a member in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with the provincial College of Nurses or a degree or diploma in a related field.
-Current certification in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology and a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IPAC best practices.
-2 years working experience as a Registered Practical Nurse in a supervisor capacity, with a focus on infection control would be considered an asset.
-Sound knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act 2021, Ontario Regulations 246/10.
-Excellent leadership, oral and written communication skills and strong relationship building abilities.
-Proficiency with computerized documentation systems.
-Satisfactory vulnerable sector check and TB test.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our residents then we would love to speak to you about this opportunity.
Arcavia (Orillia) LTC LP is committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and
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Pay: $63,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian residency or valid Canadian work permit (required)
Work Location: On the road
