Occupational Health and Infection Prevention and Control Lead

This full time Occupational Health and IPAC Lead, is a Registered Nurse who will provide clinical occupational health services, lead the IPAC program, support outbreak management and surveillance, and ensure compliance with Ontario legislation and accreditation standards across our Hospital and Long Term Care environments..

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the organization’s IPAC Program across Hospital and Long-Term Care settings


• Conduct employee health assessments, immunizations, and occupational exposure management


• Manage infection surveillance, outbreak response, and regulatory reporting


• Support workplace health and safety programs in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act


• Coordinate WSIB case management and return-to-work processes


• Educate and support staff on IPAC practices, PPE use, and workplace safety


• Collaborate with internal teams, Public Health, and external healthcare partners

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario


• Completion of a recognized Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) course


• Certification in Infection Control (LTC-CIP or CIC) required


• Occupational Health Nursing experience and/or DOHN or COHN-C certification


• Minimum two (2) years of relevant clinical experience


• Current CPR and First Aid certification


• Strong leadership, communication, and education skills


• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Our Mission 

In the spirit of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, we reveal God’s love and mercy through compassionate care focused on the body, mind, and soul of all those whose lives we touch.

St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility.  *Accommodation will be provided for all parts of the hiring process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants must make their needs known in advance.