Occupational Health Nurse – NU-CHN3 (Secondment) - Health Canada – Corporate Services Branch - Ottawa, ON
(2025-11)
- Conduct comprehensive occupational health assessments to determine fitness-for-duty, workplace restrictions, and safe return-to-work planning.
- Perform evidence-based triage, symptom evaluation, and risk screening for communicable and non-communicable conditions impacting workplace safety and performance.
- Apply advanced nursing judgement to complex cases involving mental health, chronic disease, musculoskeletal injury, and exposure-related concerns.
- Lead end-to-end case management for illness and injury, coordinating accommodations, graduated return-to-work plans, and follow-up monitoring.
- Collaborate with HR, Labour Relations, managers, and medical providers to align decisions with legislation, collective agreements, and duty-to-accommodate requirements.
- Evaluate functional capabilities and develop individualized care pathways to support safe reintegration and sustained productivity.
- Implement occupational health surveillance programs including vaccination, screening protocols, ergonomic risk mitigation, and exposure monitoring.
- Analyze trends in absenteeism, injury, and illness to recommend prevention strategies and organizational policy improvements.
- Deliver education on infection prevention, ergonomics, psychological safety, and health promotion initiatives.
- Interpret and apply federal legislation, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) directives, Workers' Compensation frameworks, and Treasury Board policies.
- Provide expert clinical advice to leadership on health risks, medical limitations, communicable disease management, and suitability for workplace tasks.
- Develop and update protocols, SOPs, and evidence-based guidance aligned with national standards and Public Service OHS mandates.
- Administer immunization programs, assess contraindications, maintain accurate immunization records, and manage post-exposure follow-up.
- Lead communicable disease investigations, contact tracing, and outbreak response planning in accordance with federal public health guidelines.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams—physicians, psychologists, disability case managers, HR advisors, and safety specialists—to support complex health needs.
Health Adjudicator – NU-EMA01 (Substantive) - Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada – Migration Health Branch - Ottawa, ON
(2020-03)
- Conduct clinical assessments of Immigration Medical Examinations to inform public safety, medical admissibility, and health costing decisions.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure adjudication outcomes align with legislation and evidence-based standards.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, and guidance documents aligned with regulatory requirements and occupational safety protocols.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and quality assurance initiatives to strengthen service delivery and provider compliance.
- Serve on Workplace and National Policy Health & Safety Committees, contributing to organizational risk mitigation.
- Conduct monthly inspections and hazard assessments to ensure safe working conditions.
- Investigate workplace incidents and exposures, recommending corrective actions and prevention strategies.
- Advise on national OHS policy development including psychosocial hazard mitigation and strategic planning.
- Promote employee health through consultation, education, and monitoring of occupational health programs.
Acting Nurse & Surge Team Lead – NU-EMA02 - Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada – Migration Health Branch - Ottawa, ON
(2023-02 - 2023-10)
- Led a medical adjudication team overseeing surge operations, workflow optimization, and quality assurance.
- Achieved a 95% increase in adjudication speed and an 80% reduction in escalations for elevated creatinine cases through targeted process improvements.
- Provided clinical and administrative support to the Assistant Director, resolving complex privacy, legal, and Ministerial inquiries.
- Directed recruitment and onboarding of students and casual staff to strengthen surge capacity.
- Delivered training and functional guidance to adjudication nurses and technical staff on medical conditions impacting public safety and excessive demand.
- Contributed to policy development, stakeholder consultations, and knowledge mobilization through briefings, newsletters, and virtual sessions.
- Participated in socio-economic research and program evaluation related to communicable diseases and endemic trends.
- Advised on workload distribution, performance management, and staff development to support continuous improvement.
- Applied federal and provincial health legislation to assess program delivery options and support government health initiatives.
- Represented the Regional Medical Office on committees, liaising with Members of Parliament, other government departments, and external stakeholders.
Screening Officer / Quarantine Officer – NU-CHN03 - Public Health Agency of Canada – HSORB Regional Operations – Ontario Region - Ottawa, ON
(2022-01 - 2022-02)
- Conducted health screenings and assessments of travelers to identify public health risks in accordance with the Quarantine Act.
- Provided education and guidance on isolation, quarantine, and public health protocols to individuals entering Canada.
- Collaborated with border services, airport authorities, and medical professionals to respond to suspected communicable disease cases.
- Documented and reported findings using secure systems to support national surveillance and decision-making.
- Supported enforcement of federal public health orders and facilitated referrals to medical officers of health.
- Participated in emergency response and surge operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism while managing sensitive health information.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Management Unit - The Ottawa Hospital – Brewers Arena - Ottawa, ON
(2020-11 - 2021-06)
- Delivered frontline COVID-19 care including swab testing, triage, and urgent medical support for patients and responders.
- Educated individuals on isolation and quarantine protocols aligned with evolving public health regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient patient care in a high-volume emergency setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation and supported infection prevention and control measures.
- Contributed to surge capacity efforts to protect public health during the pandemic.
Acting Nurse Adjudicator – NU-EMA01 - Veterans Affairs Canada – Disability Benefits Unit - Ottawa, ON
(2019-11 - 2020-02)
- Assessed disability benefit applications using clinical expertise in disease impact, treatment, and prognosis.
- Ensured decisions aligned with legislation and eligibility criteria using tools such as CSDN, GCcase, and the Table of Disabilities.
- Developed SOPs and collaborated with stakeholders to support adjudication and communicable disease management.
- Represented Veterans Affairs in cross-sector partnerships supporting Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans.
Acting Medical Adjudicator – NU-EMA01 - Employment and Social Development Canada – Learning Branch - Gatineau, QC
(2019-09 - 2019-11)
- Adjudicated medical components of debt relief programs including the Severe Permanent Disability Benefit.
- Applied clinical judgment to assess functional capacity and treatment impact to ensure fair and compliant decisions.
- Utilize adjudication systems and developed SOPs to streamline processing and uphold standards.
- Promoted collaboration across departments and partners to support disability-related financial relief and public health considerations.
Program Support Agent – AS-02 - Health Canada – Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch - Ottawa, ON
(2019-01 - 2019-09)
- Supported delivery of the Cannabis Program under the Cannabis Act by triaging inquiries and ensuring timely client service.
- Applied Scrum project management to drive system improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated pilot programs and public consultations to support regulatory compliance.
