Competition Number: 25/08 NU

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

• Performing file reviews and provides Medical Advisory reports within the nursing level of expertise.
• Reviewing, evaluating, and explaining medical reports to provide sufficient medical information to ensure the "best" course of action is taken to return the worker to the workforce.
• Developing and presenting educational sessions to Claims Services staff, and Review Committee staff.
• Investigating whether or not an accident has occurred, the circumstances, the compatibility of the injury to the accident, to the employment duties, etc. Interviewing the worker, the employer and witnesses as required.
• Determining the appropriateness of initial medical services provided by health professionals to the injury.
• Co-ordinating and scheduling medical examination clinics and PMI clinics in house. Preparing claim files for clinics
  

What you bring to the role:

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with a minimum of three (3) years of recent nursing experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Must be registered, or have the ability to be registered, with the Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANT/NU).
• Knowledge of the health care system and health care service providers, including scope and access to service.
• Good working knowledge to implement components of a health and wellness plan.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training sessions.
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation Acts, and the ability to interpret and apply acts, policies and procedures to make recommendations.
  

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowance of $22,878.
• Relocation assistance and/or subsidized staff housing available
• A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your life experience.
• Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.
  

A satisfactory criminal records check is required for this position.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please forward your resume quoting competition number to: [email protected]

The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission's (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence and stewardship in the workplace.

Affirmative Action: Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.