Medical Liaison Officer

1 month ago


Toronto, Canada Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal Full time

The Workplace Safety & Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT), which is a quasi-judicial appeals tribunal governed by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, requires an experienced, dedicated, and skilled Registered Nurse - General Class for the Medical Liaison Office. The Medical Liaison Officer is a registered nursing position that coordinates and implements the Tribunal's medical investigative function by reviewing medically complex appeals, providing guidance and direction with respect to medical issues arising in appeals, coordinating assistance obtained from the WSIAT's Medical Counsellors and Medical Assessors, and leading and supporting medically focused educational activities for Vice-Chairs, Panels and WSIAT staff.

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**What can I expect to do in this role?**: Reporting to the Manager of the Medical Liaison Office, you will:

- Identify medical issues that are complex, novel and/or controversial in nature.
- Research and conduct critical analyses/appraisals of medically complex appeals to determine whether the medical evidence in the case materials is complete and/or appropriate for consideration by the WSIAT Vice Chair/Panels.
- Work closely with and consult the WSIAT Medical Counsellors on medically complex appeals.
- Work closely with and facilitate WSIAT's access to external expert Medical Assessors (health professionals).
- Coordinate the acquiring of medical and scientific information for general and case specific use.
- Research, analyze, and recommend medical reports, information, and documents that would enhance WSIAT's understanding of and ability to deal with medical evidence when adjudicating appeals.
- Organize and conduct formal teaching sessions on medical issues and related WSIAT processes.

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You must have current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse - General Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**: Medical Knowledge and Skills
- You have 3-5 years recent experience in critical care and/or acute medical/surgical experience.
- You have 3 to 5 years recent experience in occupational health nursing.
- You have good knowledge of medical principles and practices, which are used in evaluating the medical aspects of medically complex appeals.
- You have knowledge of medical assessment methodologies to conduct reviews of medically complex appeals, and provide professional guidance related to the identified medical issues of concern.
- You have sound knowledge of various medical specialties to determine appropriate specialist advisors to provide Medical Assessor assistance when directed the Vice-Chair or Panel.
- You have substantial knowledge of medical conditions, in particular occupational diseases, and injuries, to appraise medical evidence.
- You have a comprehensive understanding of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and experience with workplace safety and insurance issues, claims and/or appeals.

Research, Analytical and Planning Skills
- You have advanced case management skills with good attention to detail to prioritize cases, review and interpret medical information, research relevant resources and past WSIAT decisions/case law.
- You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- You have sound research and analysis skills, to conduct literature searches of relevant medical topics in appeals using an electronic clinical resource tool.
- You have experience in research or familiarity with scientific medical research terms and interpretation of results.
- You have effective planning and training skills to develop and deliver training initiatives to Vice-Chairs, panels, WSIAT staff and stakeholders.

Communication, Interpersonal and Technical Skills:

- You have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- You have strong written and oral communication skills to provide consultation and guidance on complex medical issues.
- You must be computer literate and have relevant computer skills to work in a paperless environment using MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, Microsoft 365 and the WSIAT's case management system and the ability to work with relevant resource databases.

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