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 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!