Associate Director of Care - Infection Prevention and Control - Temporary Full-Time (12 Months)

  Position Summary:   The Associate Director of Care - Infection Prevention and Control manages and oversees the infection prevention and control program ensuring there is an organized and implemented infection prevention and control program in the care communities. Associated Director of Infection Prevention and Control will ensure practices promote the safety of residents, visitors and team members while meeting regulatory requirements.    Key Responsibilities:    Surveillance  Overseeing the delivery of infection prevention and control education to all staff, caregivers, volunteers, visitors, and residents  Coordinates and implement IPAC practices   Ensures surveillance and screening program in place for residents and team members  Responsible for the coordination of surveillance data daily using the electronic health record and other surveillance tools to monitor for infection trends. Action on any results as required to reduce the risk/spread of infections.  Consults with the physicians/nurse practitioners on laboratory results and trending of data to promote antibiotic stewardship  Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary team on the clinical management of residents based on the infection    Outbreak Management   Ensure that team members are following IPAC processes, compliance to PPE, donning and doffing and hand hygiene practices  Where applicable provide training, coaching and education to ensure compliance.  Issue, as required discipline related to non- compliance pertaining to IPAC protocol and guidelines  Provide management reports to identify trends regarding non-compliance  Attend management forums to address discipline related issues and identify trends to ensure compliance  Collaborate with Public Heath to manage outbreaks, ensure line lists are updated and accuracy of data is communicated to internal and external partners  Manage and co-ordinate all activities during outbreaks, to ensure daily outbreak meetings occur, documented minutes and follow up actions to provide oversight to the LTC.  Summarize outbreak analysis and trending for communication at Infection Prevention & Control Committee/Professional Advisory Committee  Mentoring  Provides education and coaching to team members on IPAC practices  Creates content to assist with educating residents, team members and visitors regarding Public Health guidelines  Conduct the orientation/mentoring of new IPAC champions within the care community  Assist with the coordination and orientation of new hires/students/volunteers/contracted services on IPAC practices  Completes ongoing just in time training to team members /students/ volunteers/contracted services on safe IPAC practices  Provide “on the spot” training and coaching to ensure compliance    Quality Improvement  Implement quality improvement initiatives that may results from internal and external partner visits  Conducts at minimum quarterly Infection Control Meetings. Ensures agenda is prepared, minutes are posted, and action plans are developed related to infection control practices  Participates and ensures the coordination of annual flu clinics and immunization programs  Conducts scheduled quality improvement audits to include but not limited to hand hygiene, PPE, equipment cleaning and disinfection procedures  Audit compliance to cleaning and disinfectant procedures in nursing, dietary, programs, housekeeping, laundry, contracted services such as hairdresser, physiotherapy  Complete annual evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program      Safety  Ensures there is a hand hygiene program in accordance with any standard or protocol issued by the Director under subsection (2) which includes, at a minimum, access to hand hygiene agents at point-of-care etc.  Complete monthly health and safety inspections for IPAC and safety practices (i.e., needle stick injuries, PPE concerns, cleaning, and disinfecting equipment concerns)  Identify and report health and safety hazards for residents and team members  Coordinates & Conducts Respiratory Mask Fit testing, training and ensures compliance to training requirements.  Ensures records are kept current and up to date  Works in accordance with the organization’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act  Maintain Confidentiality regarding personal data and access to data  Performs other duties as assigned    Operational Experience:   To ensure quality care and a safe, effective, and efficient work environment.   To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights, LTCHA and associated regulations and always promotes a resident first philosophy.   Ensures resident and family satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted.   Leads in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care.   Conducts regular audits and in-services to ensure continuous quality improvement in conjunction with other leaders and departments.     People Leadership and Management:   With support of the Director of Care, directs, supervises, evaluates, and performance manages personal support workers and registered team members.   Leads, coaches and mentors team members; supports continued learning opportunities and fosters a positive working environment.   Experience working in a unionized work environment to ensure progressive discipline practices are implemented  Collaborate with the Director of Care in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department initiatives and functions.   Works with the Director of Care, and other leaders as needed, to conduct investigations as needed and production of associated findings reports.     Qualifications:  University degree in related discipline (e.g., nursing, laboratory, epidemiology, and other allied health) or equivalent combination of education and experience an asset  Associate – Infection Prevention & Control (a-IPC) and/or Certification in Infection Control (CIC) an asset  A Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse as asset  Minimum of 2 years’ experience in infection control is required  Previous experience in long-term care or health care sector is preferred  Has a good understanding of adult learning principles and teaching methods to facilitate learning  Knowledge of the Long-Term Care Act & Regulations is preferred  Customer service related experience an asset  Strong oral and written communication skills required  Ability to organize, plan, and work independently  Ability to collaborate and work in teams  Proficient computer skills with word, excel and electronic document software  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment  Willingness to upgrade and maintain personal and educational qualifications as required by the changing demands of the job    Salary Range: $90,000 - $113,000