About the job

Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Calgary, AB

Duration: 2-year contract

Schedule: M-F

Main Functions

A Nurse II provides occupational health services typically at multiple sites or operations, and provides regional or global nursing support through appropriate networks and committees.

Typically certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILTIES

Provides and documents services as well as guidance to other health professionals in the provision and documentation of services relating to routine, non-routine and complex Occupational Health care of employees and others as determined by local site management within the professional scope and standards of license.

Develops local policies and procedures in consultation with local Occupational Health professionals.

Determines and communicates Fitness For Work and trains others in the provision of this service including the following: case management of injury/illness, routine and non-routine travel preparation, occupational evaluations, may be providing regional or global support

Performs, analyzes, and evaluates Health Screening data to identify possible workplace exposures as required by global Medical and Occupational Health (MOH) and applicable local laws and regulations. Makes recommendations to management based on individual and worker group results. Would also be training others to provide this service.

Trains external medical services providers to ensure services provided are delivered in accordance with the company's guidelines.

Coordinates Alcohol and Drug Use (ADU) testing services as needed

Actively participates in MOH and Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSHE) committees, projects and initiatives. May involve some lead responsibilities at a regional level

Manages clinic resources effectively and appropriately

Skills And Qualifications

Behavioral Skills: analytical, communicates effectively, courage of conviction, manages risk

Functional Skills: clinical case management, clinical testing, exposure assessment and controls, health education and promotion / counseling, infectious disease control program management, medical and research ethics, medication clearance assessment, occupational evaluations, occupational health laws, regulations, and company standards, occupational health program management, travel health preparation and assessment, emergency preparedness and response

Nursing degree, Advanced Nursing degree, Physician Assistant or equivalent.

Licensed in the location of operations supported.

Detailed knowledge of occupational medicine, emergency medical response, toxicology, legal issues relevant to occupational health care.