Medical Liaison Officer

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The Workplace Safety & Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT), which is a quasi-judicial appeals tribunal governed by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, requires a dedicated and skilled registered nurse for the Medical Liaison Office. The Medical Liaison Officer is a nursing position that coordinates and implements the Tribunal's medical investigative function by reviewing case materials, providing advice, conducting specialized casework appraisals, and providing related services to the Vice Chair/Panels and staff of WSIAT. This position is part of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), and the current salary range is $1472.50 to $1880.86 per week.

NOTE: The salary range for this position is $1472.50 to $1880.86 per week

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About the job

Reporting to the Manager of the Medical Liaison Office, you will:

• Identify medical issues that are complex, novel and/or controversial in nature;

• Research and conduct critical analyses/appraisals of medically complex cases to determine whether the medical evidence on file is adequate and/or appropriate for consideration by the WSIAT Vice Chair/Panels;

• work closely with and consult the WSIAT medical counsellors on medically complex cases;

• work closely with and facilitate WSIAT's access to external expert medical assessors (health professionals);

• coordinate the acquiring of medical and scientific information for general and case specific use;

• research, analyze, and recommend medical reports, information, and documents that would enhance WSIAT's understanding of and ability to deal with medical evidence when adjudicating cases;

• organize and conduct formal teaching sessions on medical issues and related WSIAT processes.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Medical Knowledge and Skills
• You have 3-5 years recent experience in an acute care setting such as general medicine, general surgery and/or critical care
• You have 3 to 5 years recent experience in occupational health
• You have good knowledge of medical principles and practices, which are used in evaluating the medical aspects of cases
• You have knowledge of medical assessment methodologies to conduct reviews and appraisals of cases, and provide professional advice/assessments.
• You have knowledge of various medical specialties to determine appropriate specialist advisors
• You have knowledge of medical conditions, especially occupational diseases and injuries, to appraise medical evidence
• You have an understanding of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act

Research, Analytical and Planning Skills:
• You have advanced case management skills to analyze cases, research relevant materials and past WSIAT decisions
• You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• You have sound research and analysis skills, to conduct medical case assessments
• You have experience in research or familiarity with medical research terms and interpretation of results
• You have effective planning and training skills to develop and deliver training initiatives

Communication, Interpersonal and Technical Skills:
• You have strong interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• You have strong written and oral communication skills to provide consultation and advice on complex medical issues
• You have relevant computer skills (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe) and the ability to work with databases

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Additional information:

Note:

• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.

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