IPAC Lead - Permanent Full-time

Sienna Senior Living • Ottawa, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Prevention and Control Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members. As an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse your typical day will impact the following ways:

Participating in the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of Sienna infection prevention and control program.
Responsible for providing infection prevention and control guidance for both Ontario and BC Region.
When required supports Ontario Region clinically in a similar capacity as Regional Wellness Partner.
Proactive prevention of dangerous infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria, outbreaks and epidemics.
Implementing prevention strategies including education/consultation for front line team members.
Performing infection prevention and control surveillance, collection and implementation of best practices and data analysis.
Identifying trends/patterns and managing investigations of infections.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certification of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario and if required certification with College of Nurses in BC.
• Sound knowledge of applicable provincial regulations and standards for Ontario and BC.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in geriatrics in a clinical health setting.
• Completion of Basic Infection Prevention and Control Courses or willingness to obtain in a timeframe identified.
• Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) or Associate Infection Prevention and Control Certification (A-IPC) – or willingness to obtain within a timeframe identified.
• Fluent in English.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel).
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Infection Control an asset.
• Experience and/or training in Principles of adult education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of Sienna infection prevention and control program.
• Responsible for providing infection prevention and control guidance for both Ontario and BC Region.
• When required supports Ontario Region clinically in a similar capacity as Regional Wellness Partner.
• Proactive prevention of dangerous infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria, outbreaks and epidemics.
• Implementing prevention strategies including education/consultation for front line team members.
• Performing infection prevention and control surveillance, collection and implementation of best practices and data analysis.
• Identifying trends/patterns and managing investigations of infections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• For Ontario locations, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed