Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Location: Toronto-661 University

Department: Employee, Occupational Health and Safety

The Role

The Occupational Health Nurse Advisor provides an environment that supports safe and effective practice, complies with legislation and the policies of the organization and contributes to a healthy and safe workplace for employees working at PHO. Supporting the HR and management teams, the role promotes the health and well-being of employees and proactively manages and delivers occupational health services and programs. While the work is primarily focused at the Laboratory sites, some programs and services are provided across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides first aid care, ensures delivery of appropriate surveillance tests and immunizations consistent with the PHOL Laboratory Safety Manual, and crisis intervention to internal clients with occupational/non-occupational illnesses and injuries.
• Communicates with the designated PHOL Operations Director, and/or the consulting physician for medical direction when required.
• Assists with accident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions as required.
• Tracks and produces reports for occupational health and safety metrics on a quarterly basis and an annual summary for PHO Quality Management Review.
• Provides support to managers regarding case management, disability, accommodation and return to work cases as assigned by Sr. Disability Management Specialist.

Education And Experience

An undergraduate degree in Nursing with current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario. A diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and a current First Aid and BCLS is required. At least 2 years’ related Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) experience in a unionized setting.

Knowledge And Skills

Applies knowledge of standards of practice as outlined by the governing bodies of other disciplines, Ministry of Health guidelines, laboratory accreditation standards, access to information and confidentiality regulations, CSA Occupational Health standards, and legislative compliance, such as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Workers’ Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Ontario Human Rights Code (HRC), Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA), and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) to provide advice to clients and/or resolve issues related to workplace, disability, accommodation, return to work, and safety.

Attributes and Competencies

Written and oral communication skills to correspond with stakeholders on decisions related to accommodation, return to work, and illness/disability claims where there may be resistance to the decision; uses listening skills with internal and external stakeholders to surface issues/problems and develop solutions and manage emotionally charged situations.

Duration: Permanent

Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week

Compensation Group: Individual Contributor

Posting Date: 03-21-2024

Closing Date: 04-5-2024

Please note: applications will be received no later than 11:59pm on the date preceding the closing date as indicated on the Job Requisition.

Note: Internal candidates will be considered first.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to HR_Inquiries@oahpp.ca. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.