Occupational Health Nurse Job Number: 360211 Category: HR General Description: Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse Location: Mississauga, Ontario Contract length: 12 months. renewable Area Codes: 905, 416, 647 Postal Code: L5T Keywords: #HealthJobs #NurseJobs #RNjobs #Nowhirng, Belcan is currently searching for an occupational health nurse for our client 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 * Assist with the daily running to the H&WS department 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! Location: Mississauga , ON Minimum Experience (yrs): Required Education: Not Specified Benefits: Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=360211) If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position. *Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart