Job Description

TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE: CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Occupational Health Nurse

Permanent Part-Time

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides specialized care and services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care. The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities. TGHC operates in 3 sites - the Main site (Church& Bloor St), Harbour Lights and a Specialized Care Centre (Victoria Park & McNicoll). Are you passionate about the work you do and the contribution you can make? If so, we have an exciting opportunity available on our Occupational Health team and offer a great place to work. We live our values in all that we do and value our dedicated staff, volunteers and physicians. The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides specialized care and services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care. The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities. TGHC operates in 3 sites - the Main site (Church& Bloor St), Harbour Lights and a Specialized Care Centre (Victoria Park & McNicoll). Are you passionate about the work you do and the contribution you can make? If so, we have an exciting opportunity available on our Occupational Health team and offer a great place to work. We live our values in all that we do and value our dedicated staff, volunteers and physicians.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of IPAC and Occupational Health and Safety, the Occupational Health Nurse is a highly valued member of the organization and a resource to management, staff and volunteers. This role is responsible for the delivery of proactively managing and delivering occupational health services and programs; ensuring compliance with legislation; the management of


WSIB claims, STD & LTD; primary care and health assessment; immunization programs; workplace accommodations, health surveillance and education. Provides support to satellite locations in addition to main hospital site at Church and Bloor.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; RN in good standing with CNO Disability Management certificate preferred COHN(C); CRSP credentials preferred Member of OOHNA 5 years' experience as an Occupational Health Nurse, preferably in a healthcare setting - union experience a must 5 years' WSIB claims management experience, demonstrated experience managing return to work, modified work, attendance management and accommodation cases Current First Aid and BCLS certification Familiarity with OMA/OHA Communicable disease Surveillance Guidelines Experience with outbreak management/working with IPAC and Public Health Ability to travel to satellite sites. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation: Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act etc. Strong knowledge of The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act Strong decision making and problem solving skills required Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills Sound judgement, high Emotional Intelligence, ability to build trusting relationships with all stakeholders Strong work ethic and good attendance record required Ability to work both independently and as a team

Main Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with leadership team, staff, union and HR regarding case management, disability, return to work, accommodations Initiate and maintain contact with the injured/absent employee and manage modified work plans Provide primary care to workers with occupational/non-occupational illnesses and injuries; first aid and/or referral to appropriate medical intervention for injured workers Manage WSIB claims to all internal and external partners; prepare and submit all require documentation to WSIB; Provide workers with assessment forms to identify fitness to return to work and early return to modified work Accountable for gathering, maintaining and reporting statistics regarding WSIB, STD, and LTD Educate and offer employees post exposure prophylaxis and/or immunization to protect them from communicable diseases Provide fit testing using N95 masks as needed Investigate all Employee Incident Reports, analyze trends, make recommendations Maintain accurate records and statistics on all incidents and present findings to the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Participate in Workplace Safety Inspections as required Participate in WHMIS Program as required Educate employees in safe work practices during orientation, in service presentations Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of health records and statistical data Maintain and respect confidentiality of workers' health records and information Collaborate with the employee, manager, union, human resources to support a variety of Healthy Workplace programs and initiatives Encourage, identify and integrate preventative measures to promote healthy lifestyle Create a safe and supporting working environment for all
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please apply to

https://www.torontograce.org/work-volunteer/working-at-tghc/careers-tghc-2/.

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Toronto Grace Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please notify the Human Resources Department.


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