Job Description

Associate Director of Care & Infection Prevention and Control (ADOC/IPAC)

Mission:

Reporting to the Executive Director and working collaboratively with the Director of Care, the Associate Director of Care & Infection Prevention and Control (ADOC/IPAC) is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality resident care services while leading and overseeing the Home’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Program.

The ADOC/IPAC supports the development and implementation of person-centered care, nursing philosophy, clinical standards, and infection prevention practices to ensure a safe, effective, and compliant environment for residents, families, staff, caregivers, volunteers, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership & Resident Care

In collaboration with the Director of Care:

• To collaborate with the Executive Director to select, orient and monitor the performance of departmental and program managers;
• To plan, direct, develop, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate resident care services;
• To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external community;
• To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the Nursing department;
• To maintain the nursing department in accordance with legislative and professional standards;
• To maintain a liaison with hospital, medical staff, community and health care related disciplines and partner to ensure the most effective provision of care delivery in the home;
• To hire, direct, supervise, evaluate, promote or terminate care staff;
• To ensure quality care and a safe, effective and efficient work environment;
• To ensure the availability and maintenance of Nursing Department supplies and equipment to meet the departmental needs in a fiscally responsible manner;
• To discuss and collaborate with the Director of Care on issues relating to Infection Control and co-ordinate associated monitoring activities within the home;
• To assume responsibilities of the Director of Care as required in their absence;
• To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to promote it;
• To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)

• To manage and oversee the IPAC program for the home
• To Lead the IPAC team at the home
• Oversee the delivery of IPAC education to all staff, caregivers, volunteers, visitors, and residents
• Auditing of IPAC practices in the home
• Trending & analyzing audit scores and investigating Root Causes (using the continuous quality improvement model) to support action planning
• Conduct regular infectious disease surveillance
• To ensure surveillance is completed, in HealthConnex, by the nurse/designate on the shift of Resident symptom onset, appropriate interventions implemented; Staff surveillance is conduct in HealthConnex by Managers at the site.
• To implement Extendicare’s IPAC policies and procedures and participate in the development, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Home’s IPAC Program.
• To implement any Chief Medical Officer of Health or the Minister of Long-Term Care Directive issued
• To convene and participate with the Outbreak Team at onset of an outbreak and regularly through the outbreak
• Review any daily and monthly screening results and trend and analyze
• Ensure home has and maintains a hand hygiene program for residents, staff, and visitors
• To participate in and attend any Interdisciplinary/Quality Team meetings in the home to support IPAC across all disciplines
• To attend the regional IPAC meetings; education or communities of practice and report the status of the Home’s IPC Program
• To develop and maintain a relationship with the HUB, local Public Health, laboratory representative and IPAC leads at the regional and national level.
• To participate in quality initiatives, perform and/or coordinate audits on a regular basis and prepare action plans to ensure adherence to IPAC standards and recommend improvements.
• To identify and support any ethical situations related to IPAC using Extendicare’s Ethics program
• To plan, direct, develop, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate resident care;
• To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted.
• To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external community.
• To participate in Care Conferences as appropriate, meet with residents/family to resolve problems/ concerns/complaints related to IPAC
• To maintain a liaison with hospital, medical staff, community and health care related disciplines and partner to ensure the most effective provision of care delivery in the home related to IPAC.
• To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the IPAC function within the home.
• To hire, direct, supervise, evaluate, promote, or terminate staff within the home.
• To ensure quality care and a safe, effective, and efficient work environment.
• To identify the IPAC educational and training needs in the home and to coordinate and facilitate staff development programs to meet these needs, improve quality of care and foster Extendicare’s person-centered care philosophy.
• To coordinate and provide ongoing education to staff, residents, care givers and visitors on the principles and practices of infection prevention and control and new emerging infectious diseases and organisms.
• To ensure the availability and maintenance of IPAC supplies and equipment to meet the needs of the home in a fiscally responsible manner.
• To assume responsibilities of the Executive Director and or other managers as required in their absence.
• To maintain required education/certifications/credentials in accordance with the applicable regulations.
• To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to promote it.
• To uphold and promote Extendicare’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.
• To complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in the long-term care sector
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial licensing body is required
• Bachelor or Master of Nursing preferred
• IPAC education and experience in: Infectious Diseases, Cleaning & Disinfection, Data Collection & Trend Analysis, Reporting Protocols, Outbreak Management, Asepsis, Microbiology, Adult Education, Epidemiology, Program Management
• Successful completion of an IPAC Canada Endorsed Course upon hire or within one year of hire
• Shall have current certification in infection control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (on or before April 11, 2025).
• Current CPR designation is required
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Professional competencies related to life-long learning, public relations and health environment awareness
• Possession of strong motivational, team building and time management skills
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

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Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.