Job Description

SUMMARY

The Occupational Health Nurse will assume responsibility for the delivery of Occupational Health Services and programs. In collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, and reporting to the Senior Manager of Occupational Health, the Occupational Health Nurse employs best practice disability management principles to facilitate stay-at-work and/or early-and-safe RTW following worker\xe2\x80\x99s injuries and/or illnesses. Additionally, the Occupational Health Nurse will assume responsibility for the delivery of Occupational Health Services, such as, baseline health assessments and health surveillance in accordance with the OHS/OMA Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocols, immunization programs, N95 respirator fit testing and assist with outbreak control and management.

LOGISTICAL DETAILS

• The shifts are normally 8am to 4pm on Monday through Friday, which matches this Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s Occupational Health Clinic hours
• The starting hourly pay rate is to $45.92 per hour
• The HOOPP pension plan from day one
• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Paid sick days and paid personal days

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Case management of employee\xe2\x80\x99s occupational and non-occupational illness/injuries \xe2\x80\x93 WSIB, STD LTD
• Determine an employee\xe2\x80\x99s ability to work by assessing their capabilities and work capacity to the essential job duties
• Monitor employees\xe2\x80\x99 absences through regular views of medical documents and communication with employees and their healthcare providers to promote early and safe return to work
• In collaboration with leadership, develop, implement, monitor, and communicate transitional return to work plans and accommodations in consultation with employees, healthcare providers, managers, human resources and applicable unions
• In collaboration with People and Culture, develop and implement proactive, evidence-based disability/ability management strategies and programs accompanied by effective policy, communication, stakeholder engagement and education
• Provide direct primary nursing care to all staff - first aid and perform physical assessments of ill/injured staff
• Promote, monitor, evaluate and respond to the staff absence reporting system. Providing updates to leadership as necessary
• Perform risk assessments and provide appropriate intervention for needle stick injuries, blood borne pathogen exposures, etc.
• Provide routine TB surveillance for staff with patient contact
• Conduct new hire employee immunization screening and health history reviews.
• Liaise with Infection Control to identify communicable diseases exposures and outbreaks and complete appropriate follow up for employees as per OHA guidelines.
• Administration of routine vaccines
• Coordinate and implement influenza vaccine campaign/clinics
• Provide crisis intervention to distressed staff and make appropriate referrals to community facilities or services

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

• This employer is a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is affiliated with the University of Toronto
• They are renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care
• They received top marks following three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada
• They have won numerous awards including Greater Toronto\'s Top Employers, Canada\'s Top Employers for Young People and Canada\'s Most Admired Corporate Cultures

Need More Information?
For more detailed information regarding this opportunity or express your interest without making a formal application, contact our Search Services Director at:
searchservices at carecor dot com (this address was modestly disguised because some job boards do not allow an address in a job posting).

About Carecor
For over 40 years, we proudly attract and retain staff to our professionally skilled and supportive team. We specialize in patient care staffing and have expanded our reach through acquisitions, partnerships, and additional service offerings - becoming a predominant staffing agency in Canada. Our reputation of quality is enhanced by the dedication of our people and the relationships we build. We are committed to connecting employees with flexible and rewarding work to meet their personal and professional goals. In addition to celebrating our quality staff, we are proud recipients of the Exemplary Standing award from Accreditation Canada.
Carecor Health Services Ltd. is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.
Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.
We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Occupational Health Nursing Diploma or Certificate or currently working towards/agreement to work towards
• A certificate in disability management (CDMP) would be a strong asset
• Demonstrated continuous education required to remain current in trends of Occupational Health Nursing
• 2 to 5 years of Occupational Health Nursing
• 2 to 5 years of Disability Management experience, preferably in a hospital setting, including strong experience with mental health claims. /Proficiency in venipuncture, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• Experience in using physical demands analysis, ergonomic assessments, independent medical examination, or vocational rehabilitation assessments as tools for disability management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Employment Standards Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, etc.)
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent communication, inter-personal, counseling, and leadership skills
• Exceptional time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to exercise sound and timely, professional judgment in complex situations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment

Bayshore HealthCare