Job Description

Temporary position for 12 months
As a consulting nurse for the Medical Office, you help develop and implement strategies for life and health insurance claims, occupational health, and disability management. You advise and support clients and partners on various initiatives related to major developments in your field. You propose solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization's objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems with your analytical skills and detailed knowledge of your line of business. Coordination is critical. You'll be called on to interact with various parties from other fields with complementary expertise. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:
Identify issues, challenges, needs and problems to be resolved in your area of expertise to reach target outcomes
Develop and help implement objectives, solutions and action plans, or recommend changes to disability management strategies and processes
Review ongoing cases to verify the action plans for medical care and rehabilitation, and recommend measures to help insured individuals recover promptly and successfully return to work; coordinate to obtain diagnoses and medical opinions quickly, ensuring the validation of appropriate treatment plans
Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports
Take responsibility for cases that require specialized activities and plan an appropriate strategy for them
Negotiate terms and conditions for returning to work with the client and all parties involved, including the attending physician
Handle consultation requests with the Medical Office for complex cases, map out an action strategy and monitor the progress of the proposed solution
Analyze complex cases submitted for consulting physicians to review, make sure they're relevant, and, if necessary, propose alternative solutions or actions before requesting a medical opinion
Serve as a resource person for various parties involved when assessing a medical strategy
What we offer*
Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table
Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of four years of relevant experience
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Be a member of and hold a valid practising licence issued by the Ordre des infirmieres et infirmiers du Quebec (OIIQ) or the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Knowledge of disability management Action oriented, Business insight, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning
Trade Union (If applicable)
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
Job Family Life and health insurance (FG)
Unposting Date 2025-12-9

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