Infection Prevention and Control Manager

Responsive Health Management•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$0 - CA$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for. The Infection Prevention and Control Manager reports to the Director of Care and is responsible for ensuring that there is an organized infection prevention and control program that meets regulatory requirements and is in line with Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee (PIDAC) standards. About Us: At Cardinal Creek Residence, every day is an opportunity to create joy, connection, and purpose for the people who call our Residence home. We’re seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Community Connections Manager who is driven to make meaningful connections and a positive impact. Slated to open summer 2026 in beautiful Orléans, Ontario, our brand-new Residence will feature 134 private rooms and 90 shared rooms - each designed for comfort and dignity. Residents will benefit from 24-hour nursing care and personalized support that help them live well, feel valued, and stay connected to what matters most.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60
Current Non-Acute Care Infection Control Professional (NAC ICP) certification
Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (LTCCIC) or a commitment to complete within 3 years of employment/designation
Minimum of 2 years experience in infection control in the Long-Term Care or Acute Care sector required
Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience
Experience in infectious diseases, cleaning and disinfection, data collection and trend analysis, reporting protocols, outbreak management, asepsis and program management
Experience in leading committee meetings
Demonstrates skill in computer databases (use of spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint, internet and literature searches, e-mail).
Demonstrates effective leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in COVID-19 environment
Need to be flexible with hours if required
Current CPR and First Aid is required
Solid understanding of adult learning principles and teaching methods to facilitate learning
Ability to organize, plan, and work independently
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
Two supervisory references required
Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

Nice To Haves

Member of National Infection Control Association (IPAC Canada) preferred
Training and experience in Quality Improvement is preferred
Knowledge of epidemiological principles, statistics and microbiology and the ability to integrate this knowledge into clinical practice would be a significant asset.
French speaking an asset

Responsibilities

Provides direct leadership and supervision of Screeners, RNs, RPNs and PSWs and implements and oversees infection prevention and control practices that promote the safety of residents, staff, and physicians.
Responsible for recruitment and hiring of Screeners, and assists with PSWs, RPNs and RNs
Manages performance and addresses performance as appropriate
Assists in conducting workplace investigations
Completes individual development plans and performance management for screeners and other nursing staff as assigned
Counsels' staff (Screener, PSWs, RPNs and RNs) in areas of non-compliance, inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour. Utilizes the progressive disciplinary process when disciplining employees
Recruits and manages Screeners within the Home and oversees daily screening and surveillance testing
Monitors and audits for new infectious symptoms or trends
Ensures required surveillance and screening programs are in place for residents, staff, and physicians
Coordinates and conducts the weekly/biweekly staff swabbing clinics and tracks results
Monitors and analyzes data in the IPAC module in the electronic health record
Performs and analyzes Hand Hygiene audits
Reviews surveillance data and monitors for infection trends
Consults with the physicians/Nurse Practitioner on laboratory results and trending of data to promote antibiotic stewardship
Follows guidelines for reporting communicable diseases to the appropriate government agencies
Collaborates with relevant stakeholders (i.e., Local Public Health and Hospital partners, etc.) to manage outbreaks
Attends all Public Health and Hospital Partner IPAC committee meetings and calls
Coordinates and Chairs daily Outbreak Management Team meetings with Local Public Health and other required stakeholders during an outbreak, including minutes, tracking of follow-up actions and implementation and oversight of Outbreak Control Measures
Develops and updates an accurate daily Outbreak Line List
Ensures timely communication with Public Health re infectious diseases as per regulatory requirements
Works with the Director of Care, Executive Director, and Corporate Support Office personnel to ensure timely communication to residents, staff, physicians, and families related to potential and confirmed outbreaks
Initiates the outbreak CIS and keeps it up to date with amendments
Conducts a post-outbreak analysis and report for the IPAC Team.
Provides education and coaching to staff, caregivers, volunteers, and physicians on IPAC practices
Creates content to assist with educating residents and visitors
Conducts the orientation/mentoring of new Screeners and IPAC Champions within the Home
Assists with the coordination, orientation, and placement of students on IPAC practices
Inform and/or educate residents, families and visitors on infection prevention and control measures to prevent and control transmission of infection in health care settings, including hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and visitor restrictions when appropriate.
Educates staff on routine practices, including point-of-care risk assessment, hand hygiene, appropriate selection, use and care of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe use of disposal of sharps.
Completes just-in-time training during unit rounds to staff and physicians on safe IPAC practices
Promotes staff awareness of the purposes and objectives of the IPAC program components
Coordinates and provides ongoing education to staff on new emerging infectious diseases and organisms
Monitors the IPAC module in PointClickCare for accuracy and completeness
Conducts audits of IPAC process/policy compliance, screening and surveillance, PPE compliance and donning/doffing, hand hygiene, and cleaning and disinfection procedures for shared medical equipment and shares data weekly for unit performance boards and monthly for leadership and Health & Safety Committee
Creates and distributes daily IPAC reports to the broader leadership team
Present data analysis and trending to the Leadership Team, Professional Advisory Committee and Quality Committee
Reports on regional data trends and actions taken at regional meetings.
Chairs Quarterly IPAC Team meetings and ensures minutes are posted and action plans are developed related to identified improvement opportunities
Creates quarterly IPAC quality reports and presents at quarterly Quality Committee meetings
Coordinates and leads annual flu clinics and immunization programs
Coordinates bi-annual Respiratory Fit Testing training and ensures compliance with training requirements.
Ensures the evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program is done annually
Collaborates with environmental, nursing, resident experience, nutritional, dietary and environmental service partners on implementing IPAC best practices.
Supports the development of audit compliance to cleaning and disinfecting procedures in nursing, dietary, programs, housekeeping, and laundry
Regularly reviews Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and revises as needed to reflect current best practices
Policy development in the area of IPAC
Completes the annual Public Health flu survey
Develops and oversees the infection prevention and control policies and procedures for contracted service providers, such as hairdresser, dental services, ophthalmology, etc.
Participates in the Joint Health and Safety Committee as a standing member and reviews monthly health and safety inspections for IPAC and safety practices, i.e., needle stick injuries, PPE concerns, cleaning, and disinfecting equipment concerns
Identifies and reports health and safety hazards for residents and team members
Works in accordance with the organization’s Health and Safety policies and procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Responsible for providing infection control and prevention input in the procurement of supplies/equipment.
Other duties as assigned and or indicated in the Job Task Inventory