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:
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To collaborate with the Executive Director to select, orient and monitor the performance of departmental and program managers;
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To plan, direct, develop, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate resident care services;
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To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external community;
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To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the Nursing department;
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To maintain the nursing department in accordance with legislative and professional standards;
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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;
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To hire, direct, supervise, evaluate, promote or terminate care staff;
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To ensure quality care and a safe, effective and efficient work environment;
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To ensure the availability and maintenance of Nursing Department supplies and equipment to meet the departmental needs in a fiscally responsible manner;
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To discuss and collaborate with the Director of Care on issues relating to Infection Control and co-ordinate associated monitoring activities within the home;
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To assume responsibilities of the Director of Care as required in their absence;
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To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to promote it;
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To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted;
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To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
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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;
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To complete other duties as assigned.
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Complete all other duties as assigned.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)
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To manage and oversee the IPAC program for the home
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To Lead the IPAC team at the home
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Oversee the delivery of IPAC education to all staff, caregivers, volunteers, visitors, and residents
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Auditing of IPAC practices in the home
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Trending & analyzing audit scores and investigating Root Causes (using the continuous quality improvement model) to support action planning
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Conduct regular infectious disease surveillance
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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.
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To implement Extendicare’s IPAC policies and procedures and participate in the development, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Home’s IPAC Program.
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To implement any Chief Medical Officer of Health or the Minister of Long-Term Care Directive issued
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To convene and participate with the Outbreak Team at onset of an outbreak and regularly through the outbreak
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Review any daily and monthly screening results and trend and analyze
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Ensure home has and maintains a hand hygiene program for residents, staff, and visitors
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To participate in and attend any Interdisciplinary/Quality Team meetings in the home to support IPAC across all disciplines
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To attend the regional IPAC meetings; education or communities of practice and report the status of the Home’s IPC Program
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To develop and maintain a relationship with the HUB, local Public Health, laboratory representative and IPAC leads at the regional and national level.
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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.
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To identify and support any ethical situations related to IPAC using Extendicare’s Ethics program
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To plan, direct, develop, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate resident care;
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To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted.
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To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external community.
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To participate in Care Conferences as appropriate, meet with residents/family to resolve problems/ concerns/complaints related to IPAC
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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.
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To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the IPAC function within the home.
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To hire, direct, supervise, evaluate, promote, or terminate staff within the home.
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To ensure quality care and a safe, effective, and efficient work environment.
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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.
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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.
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To ensure the availability and maintenance of IPAC supplies and equipment to meet the needs of the home in a fiscally responsible manner.
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To assume responsibilities of the Executive Director and or other managers as required in their absence.
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To maintain required education/certifications/credentials in accordance with the applicable regulations.
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To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to promote it.
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To uphold and promote Extendicare’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.
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To complete all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in the long-term care sector
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Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial licensing body is required
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Bachelor or Master of Nursing preferred
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IPAC education and experience in: Infectious Diseases, Cleaning & Disinfection, Data Collection & Trend Analysis, Reporting Protocols, Outbreak Management, Asepsis, Microbiology, Adult Education, Epidemiology, Program Management
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Successful completion of an IPAC Canada Endorsed Course upon hire or within one year of hire
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Shall have current certification in infection control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (on or before April 11, 2025).
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Current CPR designation is required
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Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
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Professional competencies related to life-long learning, public relations and health environment awareness
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Possession of strong motivational, team building and time management skills
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Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite
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Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
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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:
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Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
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Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
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A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
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Employee Family Assistance Program.
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Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better
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Time Type
Full time
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.
At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
