POSITION SUMMARY:
The Occupational Health Nurse will have responsibility for the management of employee illness/injury related absences, and support return to work processes. Working with the Director of Occupational Health & Safety, they will support the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of occupational health program initiatives and lead health promotion and wellness activities.
Key Responsibilities:
· Disability Case Management
o Lead case management of employee absences and accommodation requests due to injury/illness
o Assess medical documentation, identify functional limitations, and support the development of appropriate modified duties and accommodations
o Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential health records in accordance with legislation, best practices, and organizational policy
o Act as a key point of contact for employees navigating the disability or accommodation process, ensuring clear, empathetic communication
o Liaise with benefits providers, healthcare providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and compliant case resolution
o Consulting with SE’s Occupational Health Physician as needed
· Leadership
o Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of occupational health and safety programs
o Contribute clinical expertise to occupational health and safety discussions, risk assessments, and policy development as needed
o Building and maintaining strong working relationships and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
o Co-ordinate and implement influenza vaccine clinics in collaboration with local leaders
o Stay up to date on industry best practices and regulatory changes related to occupational health and safety, and disability case management
o Leadership and participation in relevant organizational processes, consultation, and training
o All other reasonable duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Registered Nurse with current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
· Occupational Health Nursing Diploma or Certificate/Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Occupational Health Nursing
· At least 5 years’ experience in occupational health and disability case management
· Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation including the Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, and workers’ compensation frameworks
SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Expert level ability to independently manage employee injuries and illnesses, including assessment, documentation, coordination, and follow-up
· Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to build trust and communicate clearly with employees, unions, healthcare providers, leaders and workers’ compensation boards
· Ability to handle sensitive personal and medical information with professionalism, integrity and according to legal requirements
· Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving program needs and legislation
· Ability to perform functions of the position with minimal supervision
· Exceptional multi-tasking, organization, and time management skills
· Strong analytical skills, critical thinking and attention to detail
· Strong experience working with MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
· Demonstrated ability to quickly gain proficiency in the use of internal digital technology platforms, case management systems, and digital tools
· A vehicle and valid driver’s license with the ability to travel occasionally within Ontario
ABOUT US:
In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.
SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.
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