Experienced Occupational Health Nurse — Wellness & Immunization

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for a fixed-term, part-time role across multiple Hamilton sites. The OHN will collaborate with the OH&S team to implement disease surveillance, health assessments, immunization programs, and disability management, ensuring a safe workplace.

Requires active CNO registration, BScN preferred, and COHN(C) certification. The role focuses on respiratory fitness, wellness promotion, and timely case management while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• A minimum of 5 years of recent experience in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OH&S Act, WHS legislation, and MOHLTC guidelines.
• Strong assessment, health teaching and promotion skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage high-risk situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide surveillance and management of communicable and blood-borne diseases.
• Lead health assessments including pre-placement referrals and immunization programs.
• Support absence management and disability coordination (STD/LTD/WSIB).
• Promote wellness and safety programs and employee well-being.
• Collaborate with OH&S team to respond to incidents and emergencies.

Skills

OHN experience

Disability case management

Communicable disease management

Ergonomics and safety

Microsoft Office

Education

BScN preferred

COHN(C) certification

CNO registration

Tools

Parklane software

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health System is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for a fixed-term, part-time role across multiple Hamilton sites. The OHN will collaborate with the OH&S team to implement disease surveillance, health assessments, immunization programs, and disability management, ensuring a safe workplace.

Requires active CNO registration, BScN preferred, and COHN(C) certification. The role focuses on respiratory fitness, wellness promotion, and timely case management while maintaining strong