Occupational Health - Registered Practical Nurse

at  Bayshore HealthCare

Make “being the difference” your Career. Join the team at Bayshore Home Care Solutions!
Bayshore Healthcare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore Healthcare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.
Bayshore Home Care Solutions seeks a Clinical Supervisor.
Are you a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse looking for an active approach to providing exceptional client care? This opportunity may be a fit for you!
Full time, One Year Contract
Monday - Friday business hours
Hybrid Role: Hamilton, ON office location + Travel to client homes in the local community
Location: Greater Hamilton/Burlington Area
A Day in the Life at Bayshore:
The Occupational Health Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for managing employee illness/ injury related absences and supporting return to work processes. This role will work closely with the Manager to develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate occupational health program initiatives and lead health promotion and wellness activities.

Prime Responsibilities:

• Supports Health and Safety, Client Services and Human Resources with the return-to-work process following work-place illness/injury, as needed
• Implement policies, procedures, and processes to meet national and provincial standards and support the overall Occupational Health program
• Lead initiatives to mitigate organizational and employee risk related to occupational/non-work-related illness/injury absences, return to work and medical accommodation
• Support management of the process regarding confidential employee health records, ensuring compliance to legislative guidelines and best practice standards
• Perform risk assessments and provide appropriate intervention and reporting
• Support employees on medical leave and ensure appropriate medical documentation is received in a timely manner and as per the policy
• Support leaders to develop and implement timely return-to-work plans for non-occupational absences
• Collaborate with leadership to manage requests for medical accommodation
• Support employees on Long Term Disability and liaise with Insurance Carrier promoting early, and safe return to work initiatives.
• Support and educate employees on Employee Assistance Program and counseling as needed
• Provides first aid for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Offering health teaching/coaching, including designing and presenting health promotion materials
• Provide wellness services such as administering flu shot clinics and presenting health promotion materials
• Host nurse orientation for newly hired team members

Why Bayshore?

Bayshore strives to take good care of you – while you take care of others:

• Competitive Salary
• Extended Health Benefits: After 3 months’ probation, employees can enroll in our Group Benefits Plan for self and dependents if applicable.
• RRSP: Eligible to join after 3 months’ probation. Bayshore contributes a set match amount
• Employee discounts and promotions from TD Auto and Home Insurance, CAA, GoodLife and more.
• Employee Assistance Program – offering additional support and services to employees
• Amazing company culture committed to creating a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Job Qualification

• Drivers License and reliable vehicle is required, due to the traveling component
• Current registration with an Ontario Regulated Health Professional College required
• Certificate or diploma in Occupational Health
• A minimum of 3 years of recent experience in Occupational Health
• CPR and/or GPA trainer certification considered an asset

• Comprehensive, working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines – Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, Public

  Hospitals Act, Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocols for Ontario Hospitals MOHLTC, PIDAC Best Practices

• Communicable Disease surveillance, immunization protocols and exposure management knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in disability case management, absence management including STD, LTD and WSIB case management
• Strong assessment, health teaching/promotion skills
• Working knowledge of occupational wellness, ergonomics and safety
• Ability to effectively manage high-risk situations
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize multiple tasks and problem solve complex situations
• Strong positive communication and interpersonal skills within team and all customers of team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office programs, Parklane software knowledge considered an asset
• Good attendance and work record is essential
• Curiosity and the desire to learn and grow; willingness to obtain certification and designations as required

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individual’s purpose, potential and wellbeing.”
Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes

• Supports Health and Safety, Client Services and Human Resources with the return-to-work process following work-place illness/injury, as needed
• Implement policies, procedures, and processes to meet national and provincial standards and support the overall Occupational Health program
• Lead initiatives to mitigate organizational and employee risk related to occupational/non-work-related illness/injury absences, return to work and medical accommodation
• Support management of the process regarding confidential employee health records, ensuring compliance to legislative guidelines and best practice standards
• Perform risk assessments and provide appropriate intervention and reporting
• Support employees on medical leave and ensure appropriate medical documentation is received in a timely manner and as per the policy
• Support leaders to develop and implement timely return-to-work plans for non-occupational absences
• Collaborate with leadership to manage requests for medical accommodation
• Support employees on Long Term Disability and liaise with Insurance Carrier promoting early, and safe return to work initiatives.
• Support and educate employees on Employee Assistance Program and counseling as needed
• Provides first aid for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Offering health teaching/coaching, including designing and presenting health promotion materials
• Provide wellness services such as administering flu shot clinics and presenting health promotion materials
• Host nurse orientation for newly hired team member