n support of Ontario Shores’ mission, vision, values, and strategic direction, the Occupational Health & Wellness Nurse will provide quality nursing care to all employees of Ontario Shores, and facilitate successful work reintegration for ill/injured employees. Reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health & Wellness, the Occupational Health & Wellness Nurse, will utilize Occupational Health nursing standards of care and coordinate care management activities, to assist employees in developing and maintaining a high level of physical, mental, and social well-being in order to promote optimum work performance and quality of work life. The successful incumbent will be assisting with Pandemic Support, Influenza Campaign and Surveillance.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• providing emergency and palliative treatment for injury and illness and arranging follow up medical care as necessary;
• crisis intervention, health counseling, and health teaching;
• initial assessments on all new employees to ensure their good health and appropriate placement;
• immunological services;
• medical surveillance programs, as required;
• follows medical directives as ordered by the Occupational Health Physician;
• follow-up on reported incidents and/or injuries to staff;
• assessing injured/ill employees for return to work in consultation with managers and physicians;
• arranging transitional duties;
• participating in health promotion and health education activities, as assigned;
• maintaining health files and records and confidentiality of same;
• other related activities within the Occupational Health & Wellness department, as assigned.

We are dedicated to promoting the safety and well-being of patients, employees, and visitors by raising awareness of the harmful impact of tobacco use and eliminating second-hand smoke exposure and triggers. Tobacco, cannabis, and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) are not to be used or visible on Ontario Shores property, including parking lots and walking paths. As such, Ontario Shores is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

Qualifications Required and Preferred

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QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Baccalaureate degree in a health service discipline;
• Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Occupational Health Nursing COHN(C); and,
• Working knowledge of computerized documentation (Parklane).

Ontario Shores is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all of our patients, staff, and community, and as a result, has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in accordance to the Government of Ontario’s directive around mandatory vaccination policies. All new hires must be fully vaccinated (two weeks post second dose) prior to starting employment with Ontario Shores (note: those seeking a medical exemption or an exemption related to a Human Rights Code Ground must provide documentation for approval).

Closing Date

12/5/2022

Ontario Shores is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all of our patients, staff, and community, and as a result, has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in accordance to the Government of Ontario’s directive around mandatory vaccination policies. All new hires must be fully vaccinated (two weeks post second dose) prior to starting employment with Ontario Shores (note: those seeking a medical exemption or an exemption related to a Human Rights Code Ground must provide documentation for approval).

We are dedicated to promoting the safety and well-being of patients, employees, and visitors by raising awareness of the harmful impact of tobacco use and eliminating second-hand smoke exposure and triggers. Tobacco, cannabis, and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) are not to be used or visible on Ontario Shores property, including parking lots and walking paths. As such, Ontario Shores is a Tobacco-Free Organization

Personal information you provide to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is collected pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act R.S.O 1990, c. P.40. It will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. At all times it will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Leader, Privacy & Access at 700 Gordon St. Whitby, ON L1N 5S9; 905-430-4055 ext. 6712 or refer to the Privacy & Access pages on the Ontario Shores website. Upon request, individual accommodation can be provided to applicants who meet the required qualifications outlined in the job descriptions, and have been invited for an interview. For questions and concerns, please contact Human Resources at 905.430.4055 ext. 6191.

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ontario Shores is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Ontario Shores is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise us during the recruitment process.