Occupational Health Nurse

College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan; Ajax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a full-time Occupational Health Nurse to provide occupational health services, conduct health assessments, and support employee safety. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with experience in occupational health and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This independent contractor role offers a Monday to Friday schedule and various benefits including on-site chiropractic services.

Benefits

Owning your own business

Large 40-hour-per-week contract

On-site chiropractic services

Varied shifts to cover business needs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in occupational health and safety, and disease management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide occupational health services to clients.
• Conduct health assessments and screenings.
• Develop and implement programs to promote employee health and safety.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Computer proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) certification

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Certification in Occupational Health Nursing

Job description

Role Description

This is a full-time independent contractor role located in Ajax, Ontario, for an Occupational Health Nurse. The Occupational Health Nurse will be responsible for coordinating and providing occupational health services to clients, conducting health assessments and screenings, and developing and implementing programs to promote employee health and safety. The Occupational Health Nurse will also provide guidance and support to employees on health and safety issues and ensure compliance with relevant occupational health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Owning your own business
Large 40-hour-per-week contract
OHN physician supplied
On-site chiropractic services with acupuncture skills
Varied shifts to cover business needs (no night shifts)
Monday to Friday schedule (unless the oncoming nurse requests varied days of the

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in nursing (Bachelor’s preferred but not required)
Certification in Occupational Health Nursing, or working towards certification, is an asset
Disability Management (short term, long term) and working with WCB are a must
Experience in occupational health and safety, disease management, and health promotion
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Effective communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient in using computers and related software applications
French language skills are not required