Casual Occupational Health Nurse - GTA

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About Kiihealth

Formerly CloudMD Software & Services Inc.

Are you looking to grow your career in healthcare with a company that’s making a real impact? At Kiihealth, we’re proud to be one of North America’s most innovative healthcare providers, helping over 10 million people through digital and enterprise health solutions. If you’re passionate about delivering quality, compassionate care, you might be a great fit for our team!

Kiihealth combines the latest technology with a national network of healthcare professionals to empower healthier living. We support mental health, well-being, and productivity for clients across Canada and the U.S. Our services include Mental Health Support, Occupational Health, Disability Management, Workers’ Compensation Management, Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP), Remote Patient Monitoring, and more — all focused on delivering results that matter.

Position Summary

We are actively seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to join our growing team of healthcare professionals, working for our clients in the Greater Toronto Area, ON. As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will offer health services to all employees, including surveillance testing such as vision, hearing, and physical exams, education, promotion of positive health models, treatment of illness and injury, and follow-up of ill and injured workers. This is a casual role with flexible hours required; most hours will be provided on-site at our office or client location.

What You'll Be Doing

The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of Occupational Health Services to all site staff and management of the day-to-day activities of the health center.

• Case management of all occupational work claims (WSIB); includes completion of pertinent documentation, submission of forms and providing regular updates on the status of occupational claim.
• Manage work reintegration and return to work for both occupational (WSIB) and non-occupational (STD/LTD) claims.
• Manage personal medical time off and return to work planning
• Manages and maintains an electronic database of all employee health records (historic and current).
• Responsible for keeping track of all employees undergoing treatment for illnesses and injuries sustained during employment.
• Management of Medical Surveillance program (oversight with Physician). Preform fit for duty evaluations, immunizations, X-rays, PFT, respirator fit testing, audio screenings.
• Provides OHU metrics as required and requested by functional site manager.
• Meets with employees as necessary for health & Wellness purposes for work related issues; recommends referrals as necessary
• In conjunction with Environment, health & Safety, advises when an ergonomic assessment is required to assist with accommodating and facilitating an early return to work.
• Emergency response care and follow up with First Aid, CPR and AED credentials
• Collaborating with onsite doctors and other members of the medical community to develop patient treatment plans as required.
• Participates and provides leadership for Wellness Programs including mental health within organization.
• Educates site staff and management as required and requested.
• Advises management and employees on issues concerning mental and physical health.
• Creating and managing disease prevention initiatives that promote exercise, a healthy diet, and smoking cessation.
• In conjunction with EHS, gathers the necessary hazard and health data to investigate the effects of specific exposures on workers.
• Working with business leaders to reduce the cost of disability claims and other health related expenses.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience as an RN is a must. Two to five years experience in Occupational Health Nursing desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (OHN) or equivalent desirable
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing. Expectation is to complete this certification when requirements to take it have been met.
• Willingness to obtain Other State nursing licensure to function as the Hub nurse resource
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications are a must.
• Previous disability case management experience
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of disability legislation and regulations, including Duty to Accommodate, Employment Equity Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Human Rights Legislation, Accessibility Ontario Disability Act (AODA), Occupational Health and Safety Act

What You Need to Stand Out

• A diploma (DOHN) and/or Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN-C) is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in Occupational Health Nursing is considered an asset

Skills an Ideal Candidate Would Have

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and communication skills.
• Proficient in computer programs including Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

We thank everyone who is interested in our role. We'll reach out to candidates directly if we are interested in moving forward.

Kii Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender orientation or expression, political belief, age, marital status, or disability status.

Kii Health is also committed to fostering a culture of belonging, which includes ensuring an accessible work environment and employment practices. If you require an accommodation in completing any pre-employment assessments or applications, interviewing or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please email [email protected].

Protecting the safety and welfare of employees, clients, and patients that use our services is of utmost importance to us. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.