Occupational Health Coordinator

If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as an Occupational Health Coordinator.

**Position summary**:
Reporting to the Chief of People, Culture and Strategy, the Occupational Health Coordinator plays a role in addressing staff wellness and the prevention of illness and injury in the workplace. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring a safe health environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, patients and families.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Provides appropriate referral for employees with physical and emotional needs impacting their job performance and/or workplace.
- Promotes health and wellness to employees regarding a health concern they may encounter.
- Reviews, interprets and evaluates pre-placement medical history questionnaires to identify conditions which may warrant further medical examination, evaluation or workplace accommodation
- Coordinates immunization to employees and volunteers as required
- Facilitates rehabilitation of employees with illness or injury by maintaining regular contact and follow up as appropriate
- Provides first aid for work related injuries or health issues including Covid’19 RAT testing follow up and appropriate referral
- Liaises with Infection Control on issues of staff exposure and prevention of exposure to infections
- Provides support to the annual flu vaccination campaign and any other department initiatives promoting wellness.
- Conducts Mask Fit Testing for all new and existing employees.
- Assists and consults with the employee’s health physician as required
- Conducts orientation for new staff on all aspects of Occupational Health
- Participates in a team approach to prevention of illness and injury in the workplace
- Provides technical advice and guidance to staff on health issues
- Interprets and promotes compliance with government legislation
- Maintains health records/documentation for all staff
- Ensures confidentiality of employee health records and information
- Maintains appropriate reporting systems
- Liaises with Public Health as required
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) preferred.
- Current BCLS/First Aid Certificate.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent experience in Occupational Health or Disability Management field.
- Occupational Health experience in a hospital environment preferred.
- Experience in health promotion and wellness programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Health & Safety Act and occupational health and safety best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

**Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the**

**hired employee’s first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.**

While we thank all applicants only those under consideration for the position will be contacted.

Runnymede is committed to employment equity and recruitment and hiring practices will be modified to accommodate an applicant’s disabilities if required.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Recent Occupational Health or Disability Management: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CNO Membership (required)

Work Location: In person