Occupational Health Nurse

Cameco Corporation; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to join their team at a world-class uranium mine. This role involves providing essential health care to on-site personnel, including employees and contractors, while developing educational programs and managing health monitoring initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a remote setting. Join a company that values diversity and offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the health of its workforce in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of nursing experience, preferably in a remote setting.
• Registered nurse eligible for registration with CRNS.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care for on-site personnel.
• Develop and deliver educational health programs.
• Perform routine employee health tests.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Counseling

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

At Cameco, we understand the value of a diverse workforce and embrace, encourage, and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to foster a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse, representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is dedicated to providing an inclusive selection process free from systemic barriers, supporting employment equity, and encouraging all members of underrepresented groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

About Us

Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities worldwide rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world.

The Role

Cameco has a job-share opportunity available for an enthusiastic, team-oriented healthcare professional to join our Cigar Lake team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the health of all workers through prevention, recognition, and treatment of illness and injury, utilizing your expertise in health, education, counseling, environmental health, and human relations.

In this role, you will :

• Provide primary health care and manage the health of all on-site personnel, including employees and contractors
• Develop and deliver educational programs related to your field
• Provide patient counseling
• Perform routine employee health tests
• Manage and maintain medical monitoring programs in accordance with Cameco’s health and safety policies on site

Required :

• Registered nurse, eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Three or more years of relevant nursing experience, preferably in a remote setting
• Excellent decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work a rotational schedule of two weeks on, six weeks off, and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended :

• Certifications such as Critical and/or pre-hospital care, International Trauma Life Support, TNCC, advanced cardiac life support, audiometric technician, or occupational health nursing

Conditions of Employment :

• Substance test

Cameco is an employment equity employer aiming for gender parity; preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as an equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.

This position is a job-share opportunity.

Posted : July 2, 2024

Closing date : July 25, 2024

Salary Range : $53,000 - $66,000

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference is given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).

The safety and psychological well-being of our employees is a top priority. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose any accommodation requirements during the application process. All information will be handled confidentially. Candidates for positions at Safety Sensitive Sites or Positions must pass a Substance Test, including marijuana, which remains detectable in the system for about 30 days. Therefore, recent recreational marijuana use may affect the ability to pass the test.