Nurse Consultant - Personne Infirmière Consultante (Bilingual, Hybrid)

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB); Hamilton; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety board in Ontario is seeking a Nurse Consultant to assist in case management by assessing medical reports and collaborating on recovery plans. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and at least three years of clinical experience. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with a focus on equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in relevant health care settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review medical reports to support recovery.
• Make healthcare decisions based on legislation and policy.
• Educate workers and providers about return to work practices.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Education

University degree in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Our people have different ways of working and lifestyles. We’re committed to a mix of working in the office, in the field and from home. You have some flexibility in terms of where and how work gets done to help you balance your personal life and career goals.

About the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca.

At the WSIB, you’ll have the opportunity to :

• explore many career paths and follow your passion
• continuously learn and grow professionally
• be recognized for the great work you do
• participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing

You’ll also receive a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefit package and defined benefit pension plan.

This is a bilingual recruitment, requiring fluency in both French and English.

Salary Grade : 213 From : $97,184.05 To : $114,334.38

Job Summary :

Nurse Consultants (NCs) play an important role in the case management team by assessing and reviewing medical reports to identify and mitigate risk factors that impact recovery and return to work (RTW). They apply nursing knowledge, skill and judgement when providing clinical advice, opinion and guidance. They support the development of recovery plans for Injured Persons (IPs) and interpret medical/clinical findings to ensure case progression towards the best possible RTW, recovery, and quality of life outcomes. NCs collaborate with case managers, return to work specialists, healthcare providers, workers and their families, and other WSIB staff to recognize and respond to complex needs, make timely, evidence-based health care decisions, and address obstacles to RTW and recovery, both medical and non-medical. The scope and duration of NC involvement depend on individual case characteristics and identified obstacles.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

1. Render entitlement / compatibility decisions related to health care and dental treatment based on legislation, policy, best practices and clinical judgement and communicate them, verbally and in writing.
2. Manage objections to health care entitlement decisions, process reconsideration requests, and facilitate access to appeal processes, implementing decisions within required timeframes.
3. Conduct assessments and file reviews to support case recovery plans, facilitate appropriate recovery actions, and intervene with healthcare providers to address concerns and promote RTW integration, including medication reviews and facilitating access to care.
4. Collaborate with case owners, Return to Work Specialists, managers, workplace parties and healthcare providers on case plans, identifying cases at risk of prolonged recovery, assessing barriers, and undertaking interventions to overcome obstacles and optimize recovery and RTW outcomes.
5. Educate workers and external providers about RTW best practices, healthcare guidelines, policies, and the importance of RTW in recovery, including informing workers and employers of their rights and responsibilities and providing education to prevent recurrences.
6. Assess medical/clinical documentation for completeness, correctness and timeliness, and take appropriate actions such as referrals or working with regulatory divisions.
7. Act as a clinical resource to internal staff, providing advice and guidance on healthcare questions and interpretation of clinical findings.
8. Provide immediate, short-term crisis intervention for workers at risk of self-harm or harm to others.
9. Participate in clinical education sessions and stay current with new guidelines, evidence-based practices, and trends affecting recovery and RTW.
10. Perform other duties as required, including participation in team or project activities.

Job Requirements : Education :

• University degree in Nursing or a diploma/bachelor's degree recognized by the College of Nurses of Ontario; registration as a Registered Nurse in good standing.

Experience :

• Minimum three years of clinical experience in primary health care, occupational health, or adult acute/community care.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We respect and value diversity, creating an inclusive environment where employees can be themselves. We invite all interested individuals to apply. If accommodations are needed, please contact [e-mail]. During the interview or assessment process, inform us of your accommodation needs. Learn more about our initiatives at our EDI Vision page.