2025-302 Manager of IPAC & MDRD

Moosonee - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:Manager of IPAC & MDRD

Division:Integrated Indigenous Health and Specialized Community Services

Affiliation:Non-unionized

Site:Moosonee ON

Reports to:Director of Quality Risk and Operational Performance

Status:Permanent Full-Time

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced leader to fill the key role

Manager of IPAC (Infection Prevention and Control) & MDRD (Medical Device Preprocessing Dept.)

Life at WAHA

A beacon of healing wellness and innovation WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site team members bask in the tranquility of the land juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here we work with purpose knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours family and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you helps you grow and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve develop new skills and explore new roles. Here we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten overshadowed by the daily grind and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves the land and each other. Here we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA

What We Do

There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees physicians and partners in care. As a health authority you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey in all areas of their health experience. From Primary Acute and Mental Health Dental Specialty Clinics Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities have six paramedic bases three hospitals four emergency departments one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.

At WAHA we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture work with dedicated and passionate colleagues and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.

Who You Are

A champion of positive change management and making a difference for underserved populations
Demonstrates high emotional intelligence integrity and accountability
Action-oriented with a track record of achievement
Leads self by demonstrating self-awareness managing and developing themselves and demonstrating character
Engages others by fostering their development contributing to healthy organizations communicating effectively and builds teams
Achieves results by setting direction strategically aligning decisions with vision values and evidence takes action to implement decisions and assesses and evaluates
Develops coalitions by purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results demonstrates a commitment to customer service mobilizes knowledge to navigate socio-political environments
Engages in system transformation by demonstrating system and critical thinking encouraging and supporting innovation orienting themselves strategically to the future and championing and orchestrating change

What Youll Do:

Direct and coordinate the infection control program across WAHA locations including hospitals and community services
Provide evidence-based expertise through clinical leadership mentoring education evaluation and research
Monitor patients and laboratory results for infections and epidemiologically significant organisms
Consult with public health and IPAC practitioners ensuring regional information sharing
Conduct hand hygiene audits and lead annual influenza awareness campaigns
Provide organizational leadership for outbreak management
Develop comprehensive reports on infection control activities including quarterly and annual reports to summarize findings trends and recommendations for improvement
Ensure the Medical Device Reprocessing Department adheres to guidelines set by relevant organizations
Liaise with Surgical Services to ensure timely reprocessing of medical devices

What You Bring:

A minimum of a bachelors degree in a relevant field such as nursing public health or microbiology.
Baccalaureate-prepared (BScN) Registered Nurse preferred
Certified in Infection Control
Public Health Certification (optional but beneficial)
Advanced Infection Control Training
3-5 years in a healthcare setting
Minimum of 2 years specifically focused on infection prevention and control. Involvement in quality improvement projects for at least 1-2 years.
Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

Why Choose Us

Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
Group health welfare and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
Relocation paid by the organization
Housing provided by the organization
Annual retention bonus a northern living allowance and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
Ability to work with a purpose connected to an amazing community and culture with opportunities to learn and grow

Join our Team

The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame.

Please apply in writing providing three recent work references quoting Competition #2025-302 by no later than Wednesday October 15th 2025 at 12:00 noon to:

For more information contact the HR team by email:
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005.

Required Experience:

Manager

Title:Manager of IPAC & MDRD Division:Integrated Indigenous Health and Specialized Community ServicesAffiliation:Non-unionizedSite:Moosonee ONReports to:Director of Quality Risk and Operational Performance Status:Permanent Full-TimeWeeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced l...