Manager, Occupational Health and Abilities

1 month ago


Brampton, Canada William Osler Health System Full time

Company description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today

Job description

Working with the Director, Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness, the Manager will be provide leadership to the nursing and abilities program staff, including serving as a role model and mentor to staff and as a resource in clinical nursing practice within the scope of Occupational Health in terms of client care, staff relationships, efficiency of service and performance. 

Promotes behaviours and practices congruent with professional practice guidelines, as well as critical thinking skills and clinical judgement in staff. Serves as a role model and mentor to staff and as a resource in clinical nursing practice, including professional best practices and standards. Responsible for providing counseling, interpretation and support of corporate HR guidelines relating to occupational health and abilities. Advise and assists team members and clients in problem solving with the goal of continuous improvement and client satisfaction. Develop related clinical protocols, practice guidelines, health promotion and disease prevention resources. Lead the delivery of new or existing programs and services, ensuring optimal performance, safe and efficient front-line care for colleagues, efficient STD/LTD claims management and associated return to work activities, and supporting the attendance support program (ASP). Effectively manage the current Occupational Health and Abilities programs through the development and monitoring of applicable metrics. Anticipates and scans the environment for emerging challenges, risks and best practices to ensure optimal performance and compliance with changing guidelines, standards of care and legislation, including any related case.

Accountabilities:

Ensures compliance with all relevant legislation relating to Occupational Health & Safety Identifies and implement changes necessary to respond to relevant new legislative requirements Reviews and develops policies, processes and procedures to support abilities management and health promotion Ensures that the site department provides services as defined by legislation and best practice Oversees the Occupational Health and Abilities Management programs to meet legislative, collective bargaining and financial requirements Provides education, guidance, advice and consultative services to employees, and stakeholders, participates as a representative on committees Acts as consultant in all matters relating to the Occupational Health and Safety Act Reviews organization wide performance (including illness, incidents, accommodation and LTD claims, EAP usage) and develops strategies for compliance Works collaboratively with Risk department to identify and resolve issues Designs, implements and coordinates programs and policy initiatives, in collaboration and in conjunction with, management, union partners and staff (e.g. health promotion programs) Working in collaboration with the OH physician to support management of complex cases Implements strategies, coordinates and oversees the Occupational Health and Abilities Management Program​​​​​ Facilitates continuous quality improvement initiatives Provides committee/task force leadership and serves as an active participant on committees representing the occupational health and safety department Oversees department budget in relation to purchases, salaries and capital equipment, providing variance reports, trend analysis as required Prepares and provides program activity reports to senior management, produces all reports and statistical information, analyzes trends and presents findings and/or recommendation Develops program strategy, sets clear goals and objectives that support the strategic direction of the Hospital Facilitates professional development/training opportunities for various audiences Hires, orientates and manages staff performance as determined by human resource policies, union contracts, legislation and standards of practice Provides leadership, coaches and guides members of the Abilities Management & Occupational Health & Safety team Promotes a professional work environment that motivates and supports continuous growth, builds a cohesive and collaborative team, with an emphasis on the quality and continuous improvement of services provided Champions continuous learning and professional development

Job qualifications

Progressive experience in Occupational Health and Safety in a unionized environment preferred Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a hospital setting is preferred Experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation Demonstrated Management and Leadership Skills A Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Public Hospitals Act, and OHA/OMA guidelines Knowledge of health promotion principles and abilities case management Demonstrated understanding of adult education principles and experience coaching/mentoring others Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and Long Term Disability programs Demonstrated ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships including effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external regional partners Demonstrated effective leadership, planning and project management skills Demonstrated experience applying lean management, continuous improvement and quality principles Excellent problem solving and change management skills Experience working and leading in a culturally diverse workplace; Demonstrated change management skills and experience; Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills are required Proven ability to establish positive relationships Highly motivated team player Established reputation as a consultative, collaborative, coaching and mentoring leader Able to articulate a vision for the assigned areas Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional information

Hours: Currently days (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

This role is Onsite First: Roles that frequently support direct patient care and have dedicated hours when they are available to patients,
team members and/or other partners.

Application deadline: June 4, 2024

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