Infection Prevention and Control Lead - Temporary Job Category:NursingRequisition Number:INFEC Posted: May 26, 2026Full-TimeOn-siteLocations Arbour Creek Care Centre, Hamilton, ON L8G1J3, CANDescription “How do you bring kindness to others every day?”Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well‑being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Leadreports to the Director of Care and is responsible for ensuring that there is an organized infection prevention and control program that meets regulatory requirements and aligns with Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee (PIDAC) standards.Wage Rate:The starting annual salary is $98,000.00Vacancy:This is an existing vacancy.ResponsibilitiesReview 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 and COVID Booster clinics for both team members and residents.Provide direct leadership and supervision of RNs, RPNs, and PSWs, implementing and overseeing infection prevention and control practices that promote the safety of residents, team members, and physicians.Visit and review all departments to ensure adherence to infection prevention and control standards.Complete regular PPE and hand hygiene audits as per schedule.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 and to OH&S, and sit on this committee.Develop and implement effective surveillance and reporting systems, ensuring the daily infection surveillance tool is completed; identify trends and corrective actions.Make recommendations concerning environmental sanitation in the home.Follow guidelines for reporting communicable diseases to the appropriate government agencies.Assist team members in preventing and controlling infection in the home by supervising the set up and maintenance of routine practices and other infection prevention and control related practices.Promote team member awareness of the purposes and objectives of the IPAC program.Demonstrate a relaxed manner and skill in ‘going with the flow’, emphasizing people’s individual needs and not tasks and routines while ensuring work requirements are met.Recruit and hire team members (RNs, RPNs, PSWs).Manage performance and address performance as appropriate for RNs, RPNs and PSWs.In collaboration with the DOC assist with the completion of team members probationary and annual performance reviews of all nursing team members.Assist in conducting workplace investigations.Administer progressive discipline (RNs, RPNs, PSWs).Compile quarterly infection control meeting agenda and invite public health office to attend meetings.Coordinate and provide ongoing education to team members on new emerging infectious diseases and organisms and monitor team member adherence to protocols such as proper hygiene, isolation, screening and immunization.Audit hand hygiene, PPE and other IPAC audits in the home; present data to team members, management and the health and safety team; facilitate corrective action as needed.Be a member of the Health and Safety Committee.Ensure communication of the infection control data through postings and other means for residents, visitors and team member awareness.Participate in infection control education events.Conduct infection control week activity in the home.Perform any and all other tasks as assigned.QualificationsRegistered Nurse with a current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good current certificate of competence, or a Registered Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction other than Ontario and holds the equivalent certification.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 it within two years of employment.Minimum of two years experience in infection control in the Long Term Care or Acute Care sector.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 ability to integrate this knowledge into clinical practice.Skill in computer databases, spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint, internet and literature searches, and e‑mail.Effective leadership, communication and problem‑solving abilities.Ability to work in a COVID‑19 environment.Flexibility with hours if required.Current CPR and First Aid required.Solid understanding of adult learning principles and teaching methods to facilitate learning.Organizational, planning and independent work skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.Ability to embrace various team skills to enhance well‑being of all individuals.Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than six months; TB test results less than six months old; must be able to provide three supervisory references.BenefitsCompetitive wages.Support for personal and professional growth.Employee and Family Assistance Program.We appreciate all applicants' interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. 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