Occupational Health Nurse

Job Responsibility: Position Profile:

Occupational Health Nurse

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways in Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

Position Summary

• Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time
• Duration: 18 months (Est. End Date: January 31, 2027)
• Hours of Work: Normal hours of work will be Monday - Friday. Evenings and work on weekends may be required based upon operational needs.
• Location: In person at Humber River Health's Wilson Site, with occasional travel to Finch and Church site (as required)
• Labour Group: Non-Union

Reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health Safety and Wellness, the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) contributes to a safe and healthy work environment by developing, implementing and maintaining comprehensive health & safety programs for all those employed by/working at Humber River Health including staff, auxiliary, volunteers, physicians, and students. In addition, the OHN provides oversight to Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Clinic, leads and oversees workplace health, safety and wellness; co-ordinates the case management of illness and injury claims, co-ordinates the employee return to work process, co-ordinates accommodation for those at work or returning to work and provides expertise on attendance support programs. The OHN assumes responsibility for providing the Employee Health Surveillance Program in accordance with the Public Hospitals Act, using the OHA/OMA Guidelines. The OHN provides diverse healthcare services including first aid to prevent illness, maintain health/wellness, and provides early intervention and rehabilitation when injuries or health problems occur. The OHN advises management and employees on Occupational Health issues in the workplace and assists to ensure the organization is in regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safety, disability management, and nursing (Occupational Health) services for all staff and volunteers
• To develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health & safety programs that contribute to a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and workers (e.g. staff, volunteers, physicians, and students)

• Deliver diverse healthcare and/or first aid services to prevent illness, maintain health/wellness
• Perform clinical assessments and provide educational support to employees; triage referrals to appropriate internal and external physicians and other health care providers; provide employee health information to external health partners
• Coordinate case management activities for employee illness and injury claims including return to work processes
• Provide early intervention and rehabilitation when injuries or health problems occur
• Coordinate workplace accommodations for those at work or returning to work
• Support to Unit Managers and HR regarding the attendance program
• Coordinate the Employee Health Surveillance Program in accordance with the Public Hospitals Act, using the OHA/OMA Guidelines
• Advise management and employees on Occupational Health issues to ensure organizational compliance with regulatory requirements
• Market, promote, and maintain proactive wellness initiatives and education materials and programs on a variety of health, safety, and wellness topics that suit a broad range of patient, employer, public, and WSIB needs
• Research, develop, design, and implement educational and wellness initiatives for multiple stakeholders
• Provide information and education for leaders and staff regarding OHS processes related to short-term and long-term disability (STD and LTD) claims
• Participate in needs monitoring, assessment, and implementation of Occupational Health Programs
• Conduct new hire health assessments, mask fit tests, immunization tests and surveillance, flu clinics, counselling, and debrief critical incidents
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute reports for Toronto Public Health and other external stakeholders to meet legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. employee immunization status, employee injury/illness trends, immunization statistics, etc.)
• Identify and integrate preventative measures to promote health and control health care hazards (e.g. biological, physical, chemical, ergonomic, psychological)
• Maintain first aid and other supplies required for the delivery of the OH program

Skills and Qualifications:

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN required)

• Masters Degree in Nursing or related field preferred
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) required
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse Designation (COHN) preferred (or commitment to complete within first 2 years of employment)
• Occupational Health Nurse experience preferred
• 3-5 years acute care nursing experience required
• Current OOHNA membership preferred;
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate required
• Experience in Disability Management and Occupational health field managing WSIB, STD, LTD and Rehabilitation claims management - preferred
• Strong computer skills in MS Office required, Parklane system preferred; expertise in relevant legislation, e.g. WSIA, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Human Rights Code;
• Demonstrated skills in planning & delivering education / training programs to adults;
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with employees at all levels;
• Demonstrated project planning, analytical, problem-solving, judgment, time management, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships with internal & external contacts;
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong customer service focus;
• Professional attitude that demonstrates results oriented and opened to a changing environment
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.