Nurse Case Manager, Disability Management

Homewood Health Centre

8h

About The Position

Homewood Health is a growing, innovative mental health organization and a centre of excellence in people-centered care. The organization values supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning. As a Nurse Case Manager, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to clients and customers. The company is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed nurse in good standing with any recognized provincial nursing regulatory body in Canada
• 2-3 years’ experience in disability case management preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Completion or enrollment in the Occupational Health Nursing certificate program

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the recovery and return to work of employees on medical leave from worker’s compensation, short-term and long-term disability claims
• Perform functionally focused & comprehensive telephone interviews with employees to identify the factors that affect their ability to work
• Plan, implement, monitor and modify, as required, return to work plans
• Facilitation of appropriate medical assessments and treatment
• Regularly document the case files and communicate with team members in order to ensure a strong partnership
• Liaise with the employee, third parties (including insurers), the employer and various health care professionals in an effort to progress the recovery and facilitate a timely RTW
• Make decisions independently in the management of claims with complex/multiple diagnoses
• Consult on case files as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees