General Posting Information

POSITION:

Occupational Health Nurse

DEPARTMENT:

Occupational Health & Safety Services

CONDITIONS:

Full-time

SHIFTS:

Days

7.5 hours per shift (subject to change)

WAGE RANGE:

Scale Minimum Maximum

NONU $50.94/hr $61.76/hr

SUMMARY:

In collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, the Occupational Health Nurse will assume responsibility for the delivery of Occupational Health Services and programs to promote employee health, safety, and wellness in the workplace. The Occupational Health Nurse employs best practice disability management principles to facilitate stay-at-work and/or early-and-safe return to work following worker’s 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 legislated communicable disease surveillance protocols, administer immunization programs, and assist with exposure/outbreak control and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide early intervention along with accommodated work plans including coordinating medical treatment to effectively manage lost time and absenteeism. Assesses client and organizational needs to coordinate and manage both works related and non-work-related illnesses and injuries cases in accordance with WSIA and Human Rights legislation and facilitate an early and safe return to work. Monitors and manages WSIB claims and implements the modified work program to enable employees to return to baseline health.
• Conducts accident and incident follow up with employes to determine incident mitigation strategies/safe work practices and provides first aid as required to ensure staff health and wellbeing. Compiles employee data related to sick leave and collaborate with Human Resources in the management of sick leave programs to reduce absenteeism and determine suitable accommodations to enable attendance at work. Perform and implement return-to-work programs post injury/illness to enable staff to stay at work ensuring their fitness to work.
• Perform Initial Health assessments of new employees to ensure fitness to work and determine any accommodation requirements. Provides immunization as required by legislated communicable disease surveillance protocols and programs to ensure safe work environment for staff and patients.
• Coordinate health surveillance programs to manage hazards providing a safe work environment for staff. Lead exposure/outbreak management to provide safe work environment for staff and patients.
• Demonstrate QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 2 years’ experience in an Occupational Health setting.
• A current Canadian Nurses Association specialty certification in Occupational Health or a commitment to obtaining a certification within 3 years of beginning employment
• Current license or registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario
• Knowledge of Parklane, Hospital Electronic Health Record
• Knowledge of disability management principles and practices, medical surveillance principles, adult education, presentation skills, computers, immunology, epidemiology and statistical analysis.

PREFERRED:

• 2 years active clinical experience in an acute care setting and 2 years’ experience in a Occupational Health setting.
• Disability Management Certification (CDMP, CRTWC)
• Experience in training and education of workers regarding job safety.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

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Please note that according to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.