Grow Your Career at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)

At BCHS we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris Ontario we serve with purpose passion and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.

• Brantford General Hospital Our acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
• The Willett in Paris Home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services supporting patients through every step of their healthcare journey.

With over 130 years of service BCHS is evolving with a renewed focus on excellence collaboration and innovation. Our strategic priorities center on Quality Care Connected Teams and a Healthy Future for our patients our people and our community. Our culture is shaped by our core values and pillars:

Core Values

Four Pillars

Be Bold and Courageous

Commit to Excellence

Champion Equity

Be Trustworthy

Patient-First

People-Centred

Partnership- Based

Progress- Focused

These values reflect who we are what we stand for and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcareright here at BCHS.

Why Choose BCHS

• Investing in You Access to a centralized Education Fund tuition support and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Scheduling Within a standard work week
• Career Growth Internal job postings mentorship programs and leadership development.
• Predictable Work Locations Stability and consistency in your work environment.
• Collaborative Team Culture Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive interdisciplinary setting.
• Employee Wellness Matters Peer Support Team Wellness Committee Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Commitment to Safety Comprehensive safety programs for all
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards reinforcing our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Excellent Pension Plan.
• Diversity & Inclusion We are actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring retention and advancement. We track and report on our progress because representation matters. We regularly review our benefits policies and programs through an equity lens to meet the needs of our diverse teams. Provide accommodations for religious practices and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
• Recognition & Rewards Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities and Corporate Committee
• Community Impact Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
• Choose Civility Where every interaction matters. Civility and respect shape our workplace as individuals treat one anotherand the communities we serve with dignity empathy and cultural awareness. We foster a culture of civility by raising awareness setting clear expectations and continually reviewing our policies and practices to ensure respect is at the core of everything we do.

Position Summary

The Manager IPAC is responsible and accountable for implementation operationalization management and monitoring of federal provincial regional and local initiatives legislation and best practices related to IPAC and for a quality measurement program ensuring sustainable delivery in the most effective and leading manner for the advancement of safety for patients healthcare providers visitors at BCHS.

Primary Responsibilities

Surveillance and Epidemiology

• Support surveillance activities including review of microbiology reports patient charts and unit rounds to identify trends clusters and outbreaks
• Assist with data analysis to support prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections
• Participate in investigation and management of infection clusters and outbreaks
• Ensure compliance with HPPA reporting requirements and provincial/federal guidelines
• Liaise with public health and regional healthcare partners

Quality Improvement & Education

• Lead and support development implementation and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives aligned with BCHS goals
• Monitor outcomes identify trends/risks and develop action plans using epidemiological and statistical methods
• Oversee surveillance processes to evaluate effectiveness of prevention and control strategies
• Ensure mandatory reporting and communication with internal and external partners (e.g. MOHLTC Public Health)
• Develop and maintain IPAC policies and procedures aligned with regulatory standards and best practices
• Support development of IPAC education and resources for staff providers and patients
• Support implementation of changes required by regulatory bodies

Financial Management& Human Resources

• Manage budget inventory scheduling and payroll processes
• Lead recruitment performance management coaching and development of IPAC staff
• Participate in Manager on-call rotation
• Co-chair IPAC Committee and participate in internal/external committees
• Oversee reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates and compliance requirements
• Communicate IPAC updates and outbreak management to senior leadership
• Plan develop and monitor operating and capital budgets; report variances to the Director
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage expenditures within approved budgets
• Analyze utilization trends and adjust plans to meet changing needs
• Support procurement processes (e.g. RFPs/RFIs) for capital and consumable items

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a healthcare field such as Nursing Health Sciences Public Health and Epidemiology Health Administration etc. or must be a Regulated Health Professional required
• Certification in Infection Control or CIC designation is required
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical leadership experience in a unionized environment required
• Minimum 5 years previous experience working in IPACrequired
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and function in a changing and sometimes demanding work environment
• Independent thought leadership - able to work independently make timely decisions and drive solutions forward under pressure.

* Please note program expansion currently under review

Our Commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion

BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life including people of all genders sexual orientations racial and ethnic backgrounds Indigenous identities abilities and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care

We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations please inform us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ready to Make a Difference
If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.

AI Use in Hiring
Brant Community Healthcare System does not use artificial intelligence (AI) automated tools or algorithms to screen assess or rank candidates during the hiring process; all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.