Registered Nurse, OHW

Temporary positions until approximately November 1, 2028. Three (3) positions available.

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

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.

The Registered Nurse, Occupational Health (Claims & Case Management) plays a key role in supporting employees with non-occupational illness, injury or medical conditions to remain at work or return to work safely and as early as reasonably possible. Using a functional abilities approach, the RN reviews medical information, assesses work capacity, restrictions, limitations and tolerance, and works collaboratively with employees, leaders and other stakeholders to identify safe and suitable modified work, workplace accommodation and return-to-work opportunities.

Where an employee is unable to participate in regular or modified work, the RN assesses the medical information supporting Medical Leave and short-term disability benefit eligibility.

The RN independently manages complex disability cases from initial assessment through resolution, balancing employee health and safety, functional abilities, workplace requirements and available work. The role includes developing and coordinating individualized accommodation and return-to-work plans, monitoring progress and adjusting plans as circumstances change, communicating with treating healthcare practitioners when further clarification is required, and supporting employees and leaders throughout the disability management process.

Demonstrates strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and clinical judgment skills, with the ability to gather and assess relevant information, identify when additional clarification is required, and exercise sound professional judgment in complex or non-routine situation.

Days, 8 hour shifts.

• 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;
• Possess highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience assessing functional abilities, restrictions and limitations and translating medical information into safe and practical workplace recommendations.
• Strong clinical judgement and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to assess work capacity and disability based on the medical and functional information available.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex caseload independently, prioritize competing demands and maintain timely follow up.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, leaders, unions, healthcare practitioners and other stakeholder in complex disability management cases.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills in case management situations and employee's issues.
• Effectively resolves situations…