Lisa Barker

A lifelong learner and champion for patient-centered care looking for an opportunity to move to a leadership role in the health care sector where I can make a greater impact. I bring an inclusive lens and exceptional critical thinking skills coupled with a true commitment to engaging stakeholders and aligning expectations to achieve mutual success. Striving to bring quality and safety measures to every interaction at all levels throughout the system.

Interim Director Health, Safety & Environment - OFL

Developing, directing, and overseeing the OFL's work on all issues related to health & safety, workers compensation and the natural environment; Overseeing the day-to-day operation and administration of the department, including budgets, work plans and strategic planning.

• Working collaboratively with other OFL departments, affiliated unions, the CLC Health, Safety & Environment director, provincial & territorial federations of labour, regional labour councils, and community partners such as the Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC), Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), and the Workers' Health and Safety Legal Clinic
• Supporting the work of OFL officers in the development and implementation of OFL policy as it relates to workplace health & safety and injured workers, environmental sustainability, climate change, and a just transition for workers and communities affected by the shift to a low-carbon economy
• Overseeing research and policy development in all areas related to workplace health and safety and the natural environment, such as: occupational health & safety, hazard prevention, standards and enforcement, workers' compensation, return-to-work, duty to accommodate, mental health at work, and workplace disability rights, environmental sustainability, environmental protection, sustainable development, workplace pollution, domestic and international standards and enforcement, climate change and
• Organizing provincial conferences, events and forums related to health and safety, environment, and climate change
• Supporting the work of the OFL Health & Safety Committee, Section 21 Health & Safety Committee, and OFL Workers Compensation Committee
• Strengthening links between labour activists and disability activists, particularly those within the injured worker community and environmental activists and Indigenous communities affected by climate change
• Representing the OFL at all levels of government pertaining to health, safety, and the environment
• Researching, writing, and presenting submissions to government
• Analyzing and responding to government legislation, policy, regulations, and recommendations
• Advising on and participating in advocacy, lobbying, and working with the provincial government and other national and international institutions, as required
• Promoting, influencing, advocating, and monitoring provincial, national and international standards and conventions relating to health, safety, and the environment
• Other duties as assigned

RPN • Medicine Resource Nurse - PRHC

(2024-03)

Case management of multiple medicine units. Seniors care. Coordination of services to assist Seniors through Home First program. Various duties working with both Allied professionals internally and community to ensure timely return to their homes, safely and efficiently, with success of minimal returns to hospital.

RPN • Dialysis nurse - PRHC

(2014-06 - 2017-07)

Case management care system. Holistic care, coordination of services with Allied Health Professionals, Community services and agencies.

• Patient and family education, accurate documentation
• Clear, concise communication with a multidisciplinary team

RPN OR Technician - Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC)

(2005-05 - 2022-03)

Support care through effectively and collaboratively managing theatre flow. Ensure instrumentation quality and functionality. Troubleshoot and anticipate changes. Work with a specialized highly functioning team in a stressful, high paced environment.

Telemedicine Coordinator • RPN - PRHC

(2013-07 - 2013-10)

Liaison for clients and Healthcare Professionals through OTN service. Handling highly sensitive and confidential documents. Assessments as required, collaboration with a variety of professionals within Medicine.

Nursing Supervisor & Attendant - Peterborough Transfer Ltd.

(2003-03 - 2005-04)

Coordinated and ensured safe transport of non-emergent clients/patients. Collaborate with Allied Health Professionals with higher risk patients/clients.

• Assessments
• Care and maintenance of equipment

Night Supervisor and RPN - Ross Memorial Hospital - Lindsay, ON

Bachelor of Health Administration - Health Service Management - Metropolitan (Ryerson) University (2021)

Certificate - Occupational Health & Safety - Metropolitan (Ryerson) University

Honors Diploma - Practical Nursing - George Brown College (2015)

Certificate - Perioperative Nursing - Fleming College (2004)

Certificate - Practical nursing - Fleming College

Diploma - Business Administration - Materials Management & Distribution - Fleming College