St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke is currently seeking a Supervisor of Infection Prevention and Control to join our team!
St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke is a not for profit 221 bed long-term care residence that features high quality living in a home like environment. "Privacy, dignity and caring" is the philosophy we live by. If you are an individual who values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility and Excellence then we would like to hear from you!
Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®. In addition we have been recognized an awarded as:
2024/2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back
Position Summary: The Supervisor of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) ensures an infection prevention and control surveillance plan is in place, and evaluates and modifies the effectiveness of the plan, ensuring the evaluation of the IPAC Program is done annually. This position regularly reviews IPAC policies and procedures and revises as needed to reflect current best practices. This position provides leadership, consultation, and guidance to administration, committees, staff, and leaders regarding infection prevention and control. The IPAC Supervisor collaborates with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to Local Public Health and Hospital partners to manage outbreaks. This position is responsible for coordinating and providing ongoing education to staff on new emerging infectious diseases and organisms, as well as coordinates seasonal immunization programs. The position is responsible for ensuring the home has sufficient PPE supplies and equipment and authorizes purchases of these supplies and equipment within the approved budget. This position reviews, analyzes, and tracks surveillance data, including outbreak investigations; runs reports; disseminates information; and modifies the Home's plan for improvement of practice and resident outcomes.
Employment Guide:
Post-secondary education in healthcare related field. Registered Nurse with completion of BScN or Registered Practical Nurse and registered in good standing with the College of Nurses Ontario is preferred but not required.
Current Infection Control Professional (ICP) certification. Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC).
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in infection control in the Long-Term Care or Acute Care sector preferred. Member of National Infection Control Association (IPAC Canada)
Training and experience in Quality Improvement is preferred.
Training and experience in Adult Education 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 effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in an outbreak environment.
Need to be flexible with hours if required.
Current CPR and First Aid is beneficial.
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.
Interested in bringing your talent to our team? Here is what we offer:
Paid vacation and personal days
Healthcare spending account and dental benefits
Group RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) matching
Ongoing opportunities for education, training, development, and growth
Employee Assistance Program
Job Type: Full-time, permanent. 37.5 hours per week
Internal Application Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
We are currently hiring to fill an existing/new position on our team. While we thank all applicants for their applications, only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted.
At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email hr@thrivegroup.ca
Position Code: HRGEN
Creation Date: April 2003
Developed By: sw
Score: 636
Updated On:
Date Grade Assigned: 25 September, 2003
