IPAC Lead RPN AgeCare Westbury

AgeCare•Etobicoke, ON

39d•$64,000 - $68,000

About The Position

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lead will work with the interdisciplinary IPAC team to implement, manage, and oversee the Home’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. The Infection Prevention and Control Lead (IPAC Lead) will be a resident safety expert who will lead the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of system wide improvements in infection prevention and serve as a role model to promote the goals of the IPAC program within the larger context of the vision and mission of AgeCare.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.
Previous experience in Infection Prevention and Control and Outbreak Management.
Current registration with the Provincial College of Nurses with an RN or RPN designation.
Successful completion of IPAC Core Competencies training through the Provincial Public Health

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing education and training as an asset.
Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology obtained by 3 years from hire date.
Prior Education and training in infection prevention and control assets.
Completion of an IPAC Canada Recognized Course is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provides education to residents, care givers, visitors, and volunteers related to infection prevention and control principles.
Implements effective infectious disease surveillance and reporting systems ensuring staff are conducting surveillance appropriately and appropriate action is taken.
Identify trends and potential spread, and corrective actions to be taken, including identification of outbreaks.
Coordinates the resident/employee immunization program including influenza vaccine clinics.
Monitors infections and outbreaks, investigates causes and trends and identify area of improvement.
Ensures early detection and management of outbreaks and coordinate outbreaks management protocols including prophylaxis and treatment in collaboration with public health, pharmacy, and medical director.
Ensures communication of the infection control through data and postings or through resident/family council.
Review symptom screening gathered and review of daily and monthly screening results to determine actions required.
Develop and maintain a relationship with the local Public Health/Communicable Disease department, laboratory representative, and corporate IPAC lead.
Participates in the development, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Home’s IPAC Program.
Identifies and reports infections and/or outbreaks and follow guidelines for reporting communicable diseases to the appropriate government/health authority agencies.
Establishes annual program goals for the Infection Prevention and Control Program in the home.
Implements AgeCare’s IPAC policies and procedures.
Works in collaboration with Director of Care or designate to complete online outbreak reports where applicable.
Works in collaboration with the Administrator/ or designate to complete notification and reports to the Ministry of Labour for any potential healthcare acquired infections of employees during outbreak.
Prepares and executes action plans for gaps identified through surveillance/audit activities.
Reviews monthly and quarterly data collection and analysis of performance indicators and provide reports for review at Quality Team and Infection Prevention and Control quarterly meetings.