Registered Nurse, OHW

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

The Registered Nurse, Occupational Health (Claim & Case) role is integral in facilitating the successful return of employees who have been ill or injured, ensuring their safe reintegration into the workplace once they are medically cleared to resume their duties without posing a risk to themselves or others.

The position requires providing employees with pertinent information, guiding them through the process, evaluating their eligibility for short-term disability, and offering comprehensive information about available work accommodations. Moreover, this role actively contributes to the overall well-being of the workforce by overseeing the implementation of the Return to Work (RTW) program. Additionally, the position involves evaluating employee illness and injury situations, conducting assessments of both the employee and the workplace, developing personalized rehabilitation plans with clear goal setting, and coordinating the case to ensure a seamless transition.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN);
• Current RN Certification of Registration form the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Certificate Program Occupational Health Nursing (courses) Disability Management certification.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent clinical experience, preferably in Occupational Health and Disability management within a hospital setting;
• Knowledge of applicable provincial legislation and its application, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WSIB Act, Public Hospitals Act, Environmental Protection Act, Human Rights Code;
• Experience using Microsoft suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Experience in coordinating services, and working with multiple stakeholders;
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills in case management situations and employee¿s issues.
• Effectively resolves situations where the emotions and attitudes of others may pose a threat to the individual involved
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of people and their emotions;
• Listen actively and consider other point of views;
• Identifies early return to work opportunities;
• Provide effective counseling to staff and refers them to the appropriate support when necessary;
• Exercises sound judgement in providing primary care;
• Make informed decisions on a plan of action;
• Handles independent practice, addressing various issues and balancing conflicting interests;
• Deal with confidential and politically sensitive matters;
• Manage difficult people and resolve conflict;
• Develop and implement short-term and long-term goals;
• Possess highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  
  
  

You will stand out with:

• Master's Degree in relevant field;
• Experience in Occupational Health nursing, case management, disability management, and rehabilitation services.
  
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.