Occupational Health Nurse

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 occupational health manager, they will support the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of occupational health program initiatives and lead health promotion and wellness activities.

• Skilled Leader, who has strong communication skills, is self-directed, innovative, and experienced in the delivery of Occupational Health services
• Responsible for case management of employees absence due to illness/injury
• Developing and implementing occupational health programs that meet healthcare standards and best practices, in collaboration with the Occupational Health Nurse Manager.
• Reporting to the Occupational Health Nurse Manager, the Occupational Health Nurse collaborates with colleagues across the organization including partnerships with the broader Legal, Privacy and Compliance department, Human Resources, Healthcare Delivery/Operations, Home Office teams and managers to support employee illness/injury management and return to work.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

• Lead case management of employee absence due to illness/injury
• Support return-to-work process following work-place illness/injury, as needed
• Implement policies, procedures, and processes to meet national and provincial standards and support the overall Occupational Health program.
• Lead initiatives to mitigate organizational and employee risk related to occupational/non-work-related illness/injury absences, return to work and medical accommodation.
• Co-coordinate and implement influenza vaccine clinics in collaboration with local leaders

Investigations and Monitoring:

• Support management of the process regarding confidential employee health records, ensuring compliance to legislative guidelines and best practice standards
• Prepare various employee health record assessments and reports.
• Perform risk assessments and provide appropriate intervention and reporting
• Participate in surveillance initiatives
• Support employees on medical leave and ensure appropriate medical documentation is received in a timely manner and as per the policy
• Support leaders to develop and implement timely return-to-work plans for non-occupational absences.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage requests for medical accommodation in consultation with the Occupational Health Physician when necessary
• Support employees on Long Term Disability and liaise with Insurance Carrier promoting early, and safe return to work initiatives. Arrange for independent medicals as required
• Collaborate with the Occupational Health Nurse Manager to support provision of Employee Assistance Program and counseling as needed

Building and Maintaining Connections:

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Consults with SE's Occupational Health Physician as needed
• Develop new connections/processes and procedures to support the Occupational Health program
• Other duties as required which will include leadership and participation in relevant organizational processes, consultation, and training

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse with current registration in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
• Occupational Health Nursing Diploma or Certificate/Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Occupation Health Nursing
• At least 5+ years of experience managing Occupational Health
• Experience managing workplace illness/injury and claims management processes
• Strong knowledge of Human Rights legislation, Canadian Immunization guideline, Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to collaborate and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Curiosity and the desire to learn and grow; willingness to obtain certification and designations as required
• Please note that this role is primarily virtual with occasional travel in Ontario

ABOUT US:

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and 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.