Program Support Nurse​/IPAC Lead - Sheridan Villa LTC

Position: Program Support Nurse/ IPAC Lead - Sheridan Villa LTC
Job Description
Program Support Nurse

Health Services, Long Term Care

Status:  Contract Full Time; up to 18 months

Salary Range:  $43.91/hr-$52.34/hr

Work Mode:  Onsite
* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location:

Sheridan Villa Long Term Care Home 2460 Truscott Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 3Z8

Hours of work:  37.5 hours weekly

Are you an RN with leadership qualities, staff training experience and involvement with infection prevention and control programs? Are you looking to work in an integrated, person‑centred and engaged workplace? Come join our family as a  Program Support Nurse  and make a positive difference in people’s lives!

Reporting to the Director of Care you will provide centre infection prevention management, surveillance and outbreak management.

Responsibilities :

Provide educational leadership and training to assist staff in the performance of duties, as they relate to resident‑centered care

Assess the development and training needs of the multidisciplinary team, and coordinate resources accordingly

Provide training and monitoring of compliance in accordance with administrative policies and procedures of the Centre, Long Term Care Program Standards, LCHSA Accreditation Standards, College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and other applicable legislation to enhance competency of staff

Perform annual review and update of the infection prevention and control program and the staff development program

Collaborate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the education plan based on the approved education budget

Identify and report potential outbreaks in the Centre with recommendations based on infection control findings

Chair the Outbreak Management Team during communicable disease outbreaks

Qualifications :

Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Baccalaureate Degree, Gerontology certification and experience as an educator in Long Term Care is preferred

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is mandatory

Preference given to candidates with training in PIECES, Transfers and Lifts for Caregivers, MDS, palliative care, adult education techniques, and resident centered care models (i.e. Gentle Care, Edenization)

Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of appropriate computer applications

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to work independently and within a team structure

Must demonstrate flexibility in work hours as position will be required to be available to work as needed for evenings and weekends related to outbreaks and training

Compensation:  As per the Collective Agreement (ONA)

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