Occupational Health Nurse

General Posting Information

POSITION:

Occupational Health Nurse

DEPARTMENT:

Occupational Health & Safety Services

CONDITIONS:

Casual

SHIFTS:

Days

7.5 hours per shift (subject to change)

WAGE RANGE:

Scale Minimum Maximum

NONU $50.94/hr $61.76/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide primary care with the goal to prevent complications, promote recovery and facilitate rehabilitation of both occupational and non-occupational illness and injury. Effectiveness in this role has a direct impact on costs associated with absenteeism, WSIB and LTD claims.
• Assess and provide first aid to injured and ill employees; provide care to volunteers, students and contract workers
• Perform Initial Health reviews of employees and provide immunization as required by the OHA/OMA Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocol legislation.
• Manage / monitor employees' ability to perform job tasks. Provide early intervention along with accommodated work plans including coordinating medical treatment by identifying a need for redirection of treatment to effectively manage lost time and absenteeism. Work with Human Resources in the management of sick leave and safe return to work programs.
• Manage Occupational Health maintenance programs such as screening and monitoring of health conditions (ie. needle stick injuries, chemical exposure) to minimize the risks associated with potential workplace hazards.
• Increase employees' awareness of wellness initiatives to facilitate healthy lifestyles e.g. Promotion of EFAP, Health Fairs, Influenza vaccination program.
• Demonstrate QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires BSc in Nursing or diploma in Occupational Health Nurse experience, certification of competence from College of Nurses and Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (candidates with certification in process will be considered)
• Two years experience in an Occupational Health setting
• A current Canadian Nurses Association speciality certification in Occupational Health or a commitment to obtaining a certification within 3 years of beginning employmen

PREFERRED:

• Five years experience in a Community and/or Occupational Health Setting
• Occupational Health and Safety experience in a health care environment
• Five years active clinical experience in an acute care setting
• Certification / Training in Disability Management
• Knowledge of Parklane, Meditech and Microsoft Office Programs
• Experience in training and education of workers regarding job safety
• Knowledge of disability management principles and practices, medical surveillance principles, adult education, presentation skills, computers, immunology, epidemiology and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.