Infection Control Manager

Extendicare

Toronto, ON, CA
Base: competitive compensation reflecting value; b...
Ipac program management and oversight
Outbreak team leadership and response
Staff education and training coordination
The Infection Control Manager is accountable for establishing a culture of compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control while serving residents, families, and colleagues

Job Summary

  • The Infection Control Manager is accountable for establishing a culture of compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control while serving residents, families, and colleagues.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the IPAC team, conducting regular infectious disease surveillance, and convening outbreak teams at the onset of any incidents.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth within a compassionate, mission-driven team.

Matching Summary

The Infection Control Manager is accountable for establishing a culture of compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control while serving residents, families, and colleagues.

Salary

Base: Competitive compensation reflecting value; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust package including EAP and health support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IPAC program management and oversight
  • Outbreak team leadership and response
  • Staff education and training coordination
  • Audit scoring and root cause analysis
  • Infectious disease surveillance implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong motivational and team building skills
  • Proficiency in a second language
  • Experience with continuous quality improvement models
  • Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines

Key Requirements

  • Current certification from Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
  • Minimum one year experience in long-term care sector
  • Minimum three years managerial or supervisory experience preferred
  • Successful completion of IPAC Canada Endorsed Course
  • Knowledge of Resident Bill of Rights and Governing Principles

Work Rights

Not specified

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