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Nurse / Compounder
Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) Coordinator
Nurse / Compounder
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Remote / WFH
Lennox and Addington County General Hospital
Job Description
Job Posting Reference #:
NU.2026.10
Employer Name:
Lennox and Addington County General Hospital
Vacancy Information:
Full-Time (existing vacancy)
Area of Assignment:
Long Term Care
Basic Function and Scope:
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 of Work:
Monday to Friday Days
Pay Rate:
$112,558-$132,311
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Nursing or other related discipline.
Current Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC; LTC-CIP).
Completion of an Infection Prevention and Control course endorsed by IPAC Canada, CHICA or APIC-USA (preferred)
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in infection prevention and control, ideally in long-term care, hospital, or public health settings.
Required Skills
Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines, including:
Public Health Ontario Standards
IPAC Canada best practices
PIDAC (Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee) requirements
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
Proficient in electronic documentation and infection surveillance systems; experience with PointClickCare an asset.
Physical Requirements
The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.
Accessibility & Equal Opportunity Statement
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 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.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
How to Apply
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. 4456
Fax: 613-354-0729
Email: hr@lacgh.napanee.on.ca
NU.2026.10
Employer Name:
Lennox and Addington County General Hospital
Vacancy Information:
Full-Time (existing vacancy)
Area of Assignment:
Long Term Care
Basic Function and Scope:
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 of Work:
Monday to Friday Days
Pay Rate:
$112,558-$132,311
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Nursing or other related discipline.
Current Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC; LTC-CIP).
Completion of an Infection Prevention and Control course endorsed by IPAC Canada, CHICA or APIC-USA (preferred)
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in infection prevention and control, ideally in long-term care, hospital, or public health settings.
Required Skills
Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines, including:
Public Health Ontario Standards
IPAC Canada best practices
PIDAC (Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee) requirements
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
Proficient in electronic documentation and infection surveillance systems; experience with PointClickCare an asset.
Physical Requirements
The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.
Accessibility & Equal Opportunity Statement
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 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.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
How to Apply
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. 4456
Fax: 613-354-0729
Email: hr@lacgh.napanee.on.ca
