Occupational Health Practitioner - Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness
- Toronto, ON
- Temporary
- Part-time
- Conduct pre-placement health assessments and immunization reviews for prospective healthcare workers
- Conduct skin integrity assessments when required
- Perform routine tuberculosis surveillance which may include TB skin tests
- Administer vaccinations and support annual vaccination campaigns
- Perform all activities to support outbreaks and communicable disease exposures including contact tracing, risk assessments, and post-exposure protocols
- Review clinical records, lab results, and health data to advise on required or recommended vaccinations
- Monitor and respond to absence notices from health care workers; assess and provide return to work recommendations
- Provide first aid and emergency response as required
- Provide guidance on available resources and support access to EFAP and mental health resources
- Educate and counsel health care workers on health risks, health promotion, and disease prevention
- Meet with employees who have work-related injuries and review WSIB process including offering early and safe return to work
- Conduct and support the N-95 respirator fit testing program
- Identify workplace health risks and corrective actions
- Support the absence management program
- Report needle stick injuries and occupational exposures to appropriate parties as required (e.g., WSIB, JHSC, and trade union)
- Ensure timely documentation and maintenance of accurate, confidential employee health records in accordance with legal and organizational standards
- Assist with compliance monitoring related to regulatory standards such as Toronto Public Health and Public Health Ontario.
- Current registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses Ontario (CNO)
- Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible and related experience
- Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and WSIB policies required
- Completion of or actively enrolled in attaining credentials in the field of Occupational Health & Safety, Disability Management, and/or Infection Control
- Experience supporting the development and delivery of occupational health initiatives and compliance programs
- Sound knowledge of communicable diseases surveillance protocols and guidelines for health care workers
- Demonstrated ability to utilize the nursing process and advanced assessment skills in planning, implementing, and evaluation
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills, including ability to work collaboratively across departments with multidisciplinary teams
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with Parklane preferred
- Proven attendance and punctuality.
- Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
- This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all