At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead infection prevention initiatives and support team members in enhancing resident care.
- Company: Join Sienna Senior Living, a leader in senior care with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement and a commitment to team member experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of seniors while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must have nursing certification and experience in geriatrics; infection control knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 69954 - 87442 $ per year.
- IPAC Lead | Temporary Full Time (6 months)
- This posting is for an existing vacancy
If you're passionate about leading a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!
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.
Must haves
- 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.
Bonus points for having
- Experience in Infection Control an asset.
- Experience and/or training in Principles of adult education is an asset.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
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.
Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.
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IPAC Lead in Mississauga employer: Sienna Senior Living
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