Occupational Health Nurse

Position Overview

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) is accountable to the Director Health Services - Staff Development, Infection Prevention & Control. The OHN is responsible for assisting with the design, delivery, maintenance and evaluation of a prevention orientated occupational and environmental safety and health program for the clients it serves. Working independently, as well as in collaboration with others, the OHN advocates for workers and worker groups to promote health in a safe and healthy work environment. Working in collaboration with the worker/worker group, employer, union, health professionals, and others, the OHN assists clients with health issues through informed decision-making.

The OHN manages and administers an occupational health service within legal and professional parameters. The work may include: assessing the work environment, providing prevention strategies, providing health education, developing a health promotion program, providing counseling intervention programs, managing data collection and information system, conducting health surveillance program, assessing and follow-up of work-related injury/illness, participating in return-to-work planning and monitoring of occupational illness/injury trends, programming the plan, coordination and delivery, and developing policies.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Four (4) years nursing experience to include three (3) years Occupational Health Nursing.
• Experience in community health, ambulatory care, critical care or emergency nursing preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• Occupational Health Nursing Certificate required, or willingness to obtain within 36 months.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Professional Licensure in good standing with the applicable College or Professional Association and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Canadian Occupational Health Nursing Certification preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Occupational Health policies/protocols/programs, disability case management, Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba programs and processes, Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act and Regulations and additional education appropriate to the work setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook/Email.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving, organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions based on the knowledge of the requirements of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.