Nurse, Occupational Health and Safety

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

Job summary

Baycrest is seeking an experienced Occupational Health & Safety Nurse to oversee health, wellness, and safety for staff. The role emphasizes disability management and managing short-term disability claims, with a focus on return-to-work strategies and collaboration with HR and health care providers.

You will support on-site nursing care, immunizations, and health counselling, applying nursing processes and regulatory standards in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of Short Term Disability Case management experience with unions.
• Current registration, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing or similar designation.
• CPR certification from an accredited program.
• Membership in the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association.
• Excellent negotiating and communication skills.
• Knowledge of occupational health procedures and wellness programs.

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 with employees, managers, HR, and health care providers.
• Develop, implement, and monitor graduated return-to-work (GRTW) and modified return-to-work (RTW) plans.
• Interprets and promotes compliance with government legislation.
• Maintain detailed employee health records per College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
• Provide health promotion and education and conduct clinic evaluations as part of OH&S duties.
• Provides on-site health nursing care, immunizations, and counselling.
• Utilize nursing process when administering medications per OH&S directives.

Skills

Disability management

STD/LTD case management

Return-to-work planning

On-site health nursing

Staff & management communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license (Ontario)

Occupational Health Nursing certificate

CPR certification

ONT HN assoc membership

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.