Job Description

Requisition ID: 335965

Position Number: 20000125

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Site: WRHA Corporate

Work Location: Winnipeg Corporate - HSC

Department / Unit: OESH Occupational Health

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: EXEMPT

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

The Occupational and Environmental Safety & Health Program at the WRHA is committed to a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, patients, visitors and contractors through Occupational Health (OH), Environmental Safety, Disability Case Management and Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention.

Occupational Health manages and administers an occupational health service within legal and professional parameters which may include: conducting health examinations; assessing the work environment; providing prevention strategies; providing health education and health promotion program; providing counselling interventions and programs; managing the data collection and information systems; conducting health surveillance program; assessment and follow-up of work related injury/illness; participating in return to work planning and monitoring of occupational illness/injury trends; developing education and wellness programs applicable to non occupational illness trends; program planning/coordination/delivery, policy development and cost-containment strategies.

Under the general supervision of the Director, Occupational and Environmental Safety & Health, the incumbent is responsible for: * General Management - Managing the designated Occupational Health and Disability Management functions for the WRHA and assigned Shared Health portfolios including the efficient utilization and management of human, material and financial resources employed in these operations. Providing leadership in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of systems and goals.

• Program Management - Developing, implementing and maintaining the Occupational Health and Disability Management programs for the WRHA and Shared Health. Researching current trends, demands, emerging issues and needs related to Occupational Health for the region and developing/implementing/modifying Occupational Health and Disability Management programs to meet those needs. Ensuring frequent stakeholder involvement, including but not limited to Human Resources, Labour Relations, and legal counsel.
• Ensuring Compliance/Quality - With government regulations, accreditation standards, industry based safety association standards, and existing Federal and Provincial legislation or guidelines and standards in accordance with the goals and values of the WRHA.
• Regional Initiatives - Functioning as a member of the management team of OESH with the concomitant authority, responsibility and accountability for decision making relevant to this position. Participating in regional/provincial initiatives as requested. Consulting with other disciplines within the OESH team.
• Professional Development - Ensure program staff develop competency in all areas required of their specific roles and functions. This includes evaluating areas for potential growth, as well as learning plans to ensure a high level of knowledge, competence, and performance.

Experience

• Five (5) years\' experience in an Occupational Health and Safety setting or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years nursing experience to include three years of Occupational Health Nursing.
• Experience in community health, ambulatory care, critical care or emergency nursing preferred.
• Minimum 5 years\' experience managing an employer based disability management program.
• Experience in project management, program planning, development and evaluation required.
• Finance and budgeting experience an asset.
• Experience in research and data analysis.
• Previous experience in the development/assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programs, projects, and communication plans.
• Experience in writing and editing a variety of communication documents, including web-based.
• Strong working knowledge of the Manitoba Human Rights Code, specifically the Duty to Accommodate and the ability to apply it to workplace accommodations and return to work practices.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, required.
• Occupational Health Nursing Certificate, required.
• Canadian Certification in Occupational Health Nursing, preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA).

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Human Resources Management training preferred.
• Advanced preparation in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• National Institute of Disability Management and Research certification (either CRTW or CDMP designation) required.
• Computer knowledge and experience with basic database software applications an asset.
• Formal management training preferred.
• Extensive working knowledge of Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health policies/protocols/programs specific to:

• Occupational Health Nursing including WRHA Immunization and Tuberculin Policy and Canadian Immunization Guide.
• Disability case management, Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba programs and processes, long term disability benefits and plans.
• Manitoba Workplace Health & Safety Act and regulations and applicable standards including Hearing Conservation Program.
• Employee Assistance Program and Critical Incident Stress Management.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• As specified under Education and Special Training- current registration.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including coaching of staff for development.
• Demonstrated team building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish collegial and managerial relationships with superiors, peers, and subordinates.
• Must have integrity, dependability, honesty, initiative and high ethical standards to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and implement service/program changes and enhancements.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, critical thinking, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Ability to delegate appropriately and supervise performance of staff.
• Ability to prioritize workload and attend to unit operations in a timely manner.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to manage fluctuating workloads, and work in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of budgets and financial reporting systems.

Physical Requirements

Not applicable

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority