Nurse, Occupational Health and Safety

BAYCREST HOSPITAL; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care is hiring an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Nurse to manage short- and long-term disability, coordinate accommodations and return-to-work plans, and promote health and safety compliance. A background in disability management and nursing registration with the Ontario College of Nurses is required.

Responsibilities include on-site health care, immunizations, and maintaining health records per nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of Short Term Disability case management experience with unions and various leadership levels.
• Current registration, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Holds a certificate in Occupational Health Nursing (CNA) or an Occupational Health/Safety designation (e.g., COHNC, C.R.S.P.).
• C.P.R. certification from an accredited program.
• Membership in the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association.
• Excellent negotiating skills and can effectively communicate with staff and management.
• Sound judgment in the application of nursing, social and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management of short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD).
• Review medical documentation to identify functional limitations, restrictions, and accommodation requirements.
• Facilitate the accommodation process in collaboration with employees, managers, Human Resources, and health care providers, as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized graduated return-to-work (GRTW) and modified return-to-work (RTW) plans based on functional abilities and workplace requirements.
• Interprets and promotes compliance with government legislation.
• Maintain detailed employee health records in keeping with the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Provides health promotion and education as well as conducts evaluations as a part of health clinic responsibilities as may be provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Department.
• Provides primary care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illness, including assessments, implementation of care plan and follow-up nursing care and referral, as indicated.
• Participates in the occupational health and safety maintenance program through various activities, i.e. pre-placement, immunizations, counseling and referring employees, as indicated.

Skills

Strong communication

Judgment / problem solving

Health & safety knowledge

Disability management experience

Education

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing (CNA) or OH&S designation

CPR certification

Membership in Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association

Job description

The Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care

has an exciting opportunity for a

NURSE – OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Occupational Health

Posting Number: 10342

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Shift Type: Days, on-call rotation on weekends (subject to change)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours, 7 hrs/shift

Union: Non-Union

Date Posted: November 4, 2026

Internal Closing Date: November 11, 2026

About Us

The Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care (BCCGC) serves as the corporate head office for the Baycrest Seniors Care family of companies, supporting our hospital, long-term care home, research centre, education programs and residential living communities. As the administrative and organizational hub of a system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, BCCGC brings people, our shared values and system-wide services together to strengthen care and experiences for older adults.

Grounded in the values of being inclusive, collaborative, ambitious, respectful and excellent, BCCGC fosters an environment where teams thrive and collaboration drives success. From enterprise planning to day-to-day operational support, BCCGC helps ensure the Baycrest vision — a world where every older person lives with purpose, fulfilment and dignity — comes to life.

Job Summary

The Occupational Health & Safety (‘OHS’) department is responsible for the health, wellness and safety of staff members at Baycrest. The OHS department, as part of the Human Resources division, plays an integral role in supporting staff and achieving Baycrest’s goal of becoming a workplace of choice. We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Nurse, preferably with a background in disability management and experience managing short-term disability (sick leave) claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides case management of short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD)
• Review medical documentation to identify functional limitations, restrictions, and accommodation requirements.
• Facilitate the accommodation process in collaboration with employees, managers, Human Resources, and health care providers, as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized graduated return-to-work (GRTW) and modified return-to-work (RTW) plans based on functional abilities and workplace requirements.
• Interprets and promotes compliance with government legislation
• Maintain detailed employee health records in keeping with the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Provides health promotion and education as well as conducts evaluations as a part of health clinic responsibilities as may be provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Department
• Provides primary care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illness, including assessments, implementation of care plan and follow-up nursing care and referral, as indicated
• Participates in the occupational health and safety maintenance program through various activities, i.e. pre-placement, immunizations, counseling and referring employees, as indicated.Utilization of nursing process when administering medications as per OH&S Medical Directives
• Providing on-site employee health nursing care, immunizations, and health counselling

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of Short Term Disability Case management experience with unions and various leadership levels
• Current registration, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Holds a certificate in Occupational Health Nursing (Canadian Nurses Association, CNA) or an Occupational Health/Safety designation (e.g., COHNC, C.R.S.P.)
• C.P.R. certification from an accredited program
• Membership in the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association
• Excellent negotiating skills and can effectively communicate with staff and management
• Sound judgment in the application of nursing, social and safety principles
• Knowledge of specialized health and safety procedures required, as well as occupational wellness programs

Compensation

At Baycrest, we take pride in ensuring our compensation structure is internally equitable and compliant with pay equity legislation. We believe compensation should be transparent, equitable, and reflective of your experience and growth. Our salary ranges are structured to support progression, from learning the role to demonstrating full proficiency.

The salary range for this position is $85,472 to $106,840 per year.

Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as considerations such as market conditions and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.