Expression of Interest - Occupational Health & Infection Prevention & Control RN (Interim)
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Status: Temporary
Department: Occupational Health and Safety
✓ Pension
Expression of Interest - Occupational Health & Infection Prevention & Control RN (Interim)
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT/INTERNAL LWDH STAFF.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented OHS/IPC RN to join our Occupational Health and Wellness team. This combination role supports both Occupational Health & Safety and Infection Prevention & Control initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in employee immunizations, new hire onboarding clinics, infection control surveillance, and assisting with managing modified work programs for staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS):
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Conduct and manage employee immunization programs, including record-keeping and follow-ups.
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Coordinate and run new hire health clinics, including TB testing, immunization review, and health assessments.
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Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of modified work programs in collaboration with HR and department managers.
-
Support case management and return-to-work planning for staff following illness or injury.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC):
- Conduct routine infection control surveillance and assist in outbreak investigations.
- Participate in education and training of staff on infection prevention protocols.
- Collaborate in the development and review of IPC policies, procedures, and audit tools.
- Act as a resource to staff and management on IPC best practices and standards.
Qualifications:
- Regulated Health Professional (e.g., RN) in good standing with College of Nurses (CNO)
- Certification or training in Infection Prevention & Control an asset.
- Experience in Occupational Health or Employee Health preferred.
- Knowledge of immunization schedules, communicable disease reporting, and infection control standards.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
Preferred Experience:
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Previous experience running staff immunization programs.
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Familiarity with WSIB, modified work/accommodation processes.
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Experience in conducting infection control audits or surveillance.
-
Experience with new hire onboarding from a health perspective.
This is a temporary interim role to work up to a 0.6 FTE providing support to two dynamic portfolios. This might be the change you didn't know you were looking for! Apply today to learn more!
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
Expression of Interest - Occupational Health & Infection Prevention & Control RN (Interim)
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Status: Temporary
Department: Occupational Health and Safety
✓ Pension
Expression of Interest - Occupational Health & Infection Prevention & Control RN (Interim)
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT/INTERNAL LWDH STAFF.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented OHS/IPC RN to join our Occupational Health and Wellness team. This combination role supports both Occupational Health & Safety and Infection Prevention & Control initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in employee immunizations, new hire onboarding clinics, infection control surveillance, and assisting with managing modified work programs for staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS):
-
Conduct and manage employee immunization programs, including record-keeping and follow-ups.
-
Coordinate and run new hire health clinics, including TB testing, immunization review, and health assessments.
-
Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of modified work programs in collaboration with HR and department managers.
-
Support case management and return-to-work planning for staff following illness or injury.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC):
- Conduct routine infection control surveillance and assist in outbreak investigations.
- Participate in education and training of staff on infection prevention protocols.
- Collaborate in the development and review of IPC policies, procedures, and audit tools.
- Act as a resource to staff and management on IPC best practices and standards.
Qualifications:
- Regulated Health Professional (e.g., RN) in good standing with College of Nurses (CNO)
- Certification or training in Infection Prevention & Control an asset.
- Experience in Occupational Health or Employee Health preferred.
- Knowledge of immunization schedules, communicable disease reporting, and infection control standards.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
Preferred Experience:
-
Previous experience running staff immunization programs.
-
Familiarity with WSIB, modified work/accommodation processes.
-
Experience in conducting infection control audits or surveillance.
-
Experience with new hire onboarding from a health perspective.
This is a temporary interim role to work up to a 0.6 FTE providing support to two dynamic portfolios. This might be the change you didn't know you were looking for! Apply today to learn more!
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.