Do you have a passion for making a difference?

At Orchard Terrace Care Centre, 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 has a commitment to teamwork.

Making every moment matter is about improving all the things that make life enjoyable. Things like making someone feel better, making connections with them or for them with other residents, showing them a new song or even just giving them something to look forward to.

At Orchard Terrace Care Centre, we are passionate about providing compassionate care for families' loved ones, where the residents of our home come before anything else. Our values follow a ‘People’ focused philosophy, Participation ~ Excellence ~ Openness ~ Performance ~ Longevity ~ Efficient Use of Resources. This philosophy can be seen in every aspect and level of our home.

Since Orchard Terrace Care Centre opened, we have offered a community within a community that people were happy to call ‘home’. We pride ourselves in this community connection, our philosophies and the feeling of comfort that can be felt as soon as the door opens.

Responsibilities of the IPAC Leader at Orchard Terrace Care Centre

The Infection Prevention and Control Leader ensures 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

Essential Duties are the technical skills and knowledge that an employee requires in order to perform their role. Below is detailed information on required Essential Duties for your position.

• Review daily infection control surveillance for trends and potential spread,
• Co-Chair the Infection Prevention and Control/Outbreak Management Team, maintaining attendance records and minutes of Outbreak meetings and circulating to members and support team,
• Coordinate influenza clinics for both staff and residents,
• The Clinical DOC and Infection Prevention and Control Leader provides direct leadership and supervision of RNs, RPNs and PSWs and implements and oversees infection prevention and control practices that promote the safety of residents, staff and physicians
• Visit and review all departments to ensure adherence to infection prevention and control standards,
• The Clinical DOC and Infection Prevention and Control Leader provides direct leadership and supervision of RNs, RPNs and PSWs and implements and oversees infection prevention and control practices that promote the safety of residents, staff and physicians
• Compile and review monthly infection reports and prepare statistical data for review at the Quality Team and Infection Prevention and Control quarterly meetings,
• Present data analysis and trending to the Leadership Team and Professional Advisory Committee,
• Develop and implement effective surveillance and reporting systems ensuring daily infection surveillance tool is being completed; identify trends and any corrective actions to be taken,
• Make recommendations concerning environmental sanitation in the Home,
• Follow guidelines for reporting communicable diseases to the appropriate government agencies,
• Assist staff in the prevention and spread of infection in the Home by supervising the set up and maintenance of routine practices and other infection prevention and control related practices,
• Promote staff awareness of the purposes and objectives of the IPAC program,
• Responsible for recruitment and hiring of staff (RNs, RPNs, PSWs)
• Manages performance and addresses performance as appropriate for RNs, RPNs and PSWs
• In collaboration with the DOC assists with the completion of staff probationary and annual performance reviews of all nursing staff
• Assists in conducting workplace investigations.
• Responsible for progressive discipline (RNs, RPNs, PSWs)
• Assist with compiling quarterly infection control meeting agenda and inviting public health office to attend meetings,
• Coordinate and provide ongoing education to staff on new emerging infectious diseases and organisms and monitor staff adherence to protocols such as proper hygiene, isolation, screening and immunization,
• Audit hand hygiene in the Home; present data to staff, management and the health and safety team; facilitate corrective action as needed,
• Member of the Health and Safety Committee,
• Ensure communication of the infection control data through postings, etc in the home for residents, visitors and staff awareness,
• Participate in infection control education events,

• Conduct infection control week activity in the home.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with completion of BSc.N and registered in good standing with the College of Nurses Ontario.
• Current Non-Acute Care Infection Control Professional (NAC ICP) certification
• Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) or a commitment to complete within 2 years of employment
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in infection control in the Long Term Care or Acute Care sector required
• 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.
• 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
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory references.

• The Orchard Terrace Care Centre recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, staff and others from COVID-19. As such, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, it will be a condition of employment that all new hires are fully vaccinated having received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and a booster approved by Health Canada, 14 days before start date.

How to apply?

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references. We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs and the organization will work with the employee to address them.