Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness - Jobs in Kentville, NS

Job Description

Req ID: 120267Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional HospitalCompany: NSHADepartment: PS WZ Health, Safety & WellnessType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment* (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)*Status: Non-Union positionPosting Closing Date: 9-Nov-21Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community-based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Manager of Occupational Health, the Rehabilitation Consultant actively manages employees absent from the workplace due to illness or injury. This includes ensuring appropriate documentation to qualify for and maintain illness/injury benefits, helping employees to access available supports, assessing work environments and positions for individuals with limitations, and working with internal and external contacts to facilitate a safe and timely return to work. The Rehabilitation Consultant remains proactive to ensure the District meets legislative requirements in the interest of a safe and healthy work environment.Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a health related field (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology or Occupational Therapy preferred).
• Completion of an appropriate and/or working towards credentials in the fields of Disability Management and/or Occupational Health & Safety preferred.
• Current membership in good standing with relevant professional college.
• Two (2) years’ experience, with specialized knowledge of complex case/disability management.
• Experience in using functional abilities assessments/demands analysis and assessments of cognitive demands/abilities, as tools for return to work.
• Superior critical thinking, research analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building, facilitation and leadership skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, etc.). Knowledge of healthcare issues and case management trends/best practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Internet Explorer, and GroupWise.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours of Work

• Long assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Beginning November 15, 2021 until November 15, 2022

These are anticipated dates and subject to changeSalary Information$32.5932 - $40.7415/hourlyThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date. Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs, as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid Registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment.Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy. Only online applications are accepted.Job Type: Full-timeQuick Apply

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