Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Coordinator is


responsible to implement, oversee and manage the Long-Term Care (LTC) Home's infection


prevention and control program with an interdisciplinary team. This role also ensures the delivery


of infection prevention and control education and enforcement to all staff, caregivers, volunteers,


visitors and residents, auditing of practices in the home, monitoring surveillance and managing


outbreaks in the home. The IPAC Coordinator will ensure the home is in compliance with all


relevant legislation and best practices such as Public Health Ontario, Ministry Long Term Care,


Ministry of Labour and Accreditation Canada.

Hours:

Monday-Friday

Status:

Full-Time (new vacancy)

Pay Rate:

$112,558-$132,311

Qualifications:

Education:
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Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Nursing or other related


discipline.

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Current Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology


(CIC; LTC-CIP) or evidence of enrollment and plan to complete within 3 years
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Completion of an Infection Prevention and Control course endorsed by IPAC Canada,


CHICA or APIC-USA (preferred)


Experience:
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Minimum 2 years' experience in infection prevention and control, ideally in long-term


care, hospital, or public health settings.

Required Skills:

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Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines, including:


o Public Health Ontario Standards


o IPAC Canada best practices


o PIDAC (Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee) requirements
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Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
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Proficient in electronic documentation and infection surveillance systems; experience


with PointClickCare an asset.


Physical Requirements:
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The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

providing a barrier free workplace supported by the Hospital's Accessibility Plan. Persons

with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process

Job Posting Reference #: NU/2025/17

providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the position. Applicants need

to make their requirements known when contacted.

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is a smoke/vape free organization.

If you are interested and possess the qualifications listed above, you are invited to apply in

writing to:

Human Resources, Lennox and Addington County General Hospital,

8 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee, ON K7R 2Z4.

Phone: 613-354-3301 ext. 456

Fax: 613-354-0729

Email: hr@lacgh.napanee.on.ca

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.