Occupational Health Nurse

Details:

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Contract length: 12 months. renewable

Area Codes: 905, 416, 647

Postal Code: J4G

Keywords: #HealthJobs #NurseJobs #RNjobs

#Nowhirng, Belcan is currently searching for an occupational health nurse for our client in the aerospace industry in Mississauga Ontario. It is a 12 month renewable contract.

Main responsibilities:

• Participate in committees or projects that link to promotion of employee wellness / safety strategies or benefit to the organization as a whole
• Utilize nursing process to assess and to provide primary health care, education, counselling and facilitating referral to internal / external services as deemed necessary i.e. occupational physician, EFAP etc.
• Assist employees / organization in the comprehensive management of occupational and non-occupational illness (Sick, STIP, LTIP) and injury in keeping with knowledge of nursing standards, best practice principles and legislative requirements:
• Initiate first aid, documentation, reports/forms, follow up, communication and necessary tasks related for effective case management
• Collaborate with internal and external HCP and third party insurer to facilitate appropriate assessments and interventions that promote employee health and timely RTW
• Identify appropriate accommodation and facilitate early and safe return to work plans
• Monitor and co-ordinate RTW and evaluate outcome/ effectiveness
• Communicate recommendations to key stakeholders for continuous improvement of RTW plans and process
• Perform employee health screening and periodical medical examinations / surveillance based on the identification of hazard / risks as determined by the EH&S / Trainer
• Interpret and communicate results and co-ordinate / support appropriate follow up and collaborate with occupational physician & hygienist as deemed necessary
• Provide guidance to employee regarding safe work practices to reduce exposure and promote health & wellbeing

Qualifications:

• Registered with the College of Nurses in Ontario - active and in good standing
• Current First aid / CPR / AED certificate for HCP
• Diploma / certificate in Occupational Health (or work towards completion)
• 5 Years of experience in an occupational health setting
• Rehabilitation management experience and knowledge of OSHA legislation

If you are interested, don't delay, apply now!