Occupational Health Nurse

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Ontario is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to oversee health and wellness programs at the Detour Lake Mine. The successful candidate will collaborate with health and safety teams to implement preventative health measures and ensure compliance with health regulations. Responsibilities include managing medical surveillance, supporting case management, and promoting employee health education. A competitive schedule with accommodations provided on site makes this an excellent opportunity for qualified nursing professionals.

Benefits

Accommodations and meals provided on site

Transportation to and from the mine site

Coverage for traveling expenses

Qualifications

• Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Workplace Safety Insurance Act.
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid required.
• Previous experience in medical surveillance preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health and safety department to implement wellness programs.
• Coordinate medical surveillance testing and follow up with workers.
• Manage digital records software for medical requirements.
• Support WSIB case management and develop return to work plans.
• Implement health education and promotion programs.

Skills

Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation

Current certifications in CPR and First Aid

Previous experience in an industrial setting

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description - Occupational Health Nurse (DET00386)

Occupational Health Nurse DET00386

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

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Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent, you will be part of the Health & Safety Department. You will be responsible for working collaboratively with the Detour Lake Medical Director, mine site physician assistants, Wellness Manager and Human Resources partners to implement and monitor the occupational health and wellness program. Your role will emphasize education, surveillance, and prevention, with an increased awareness of overall wellbeing. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

Develop a preventative health environment ensuring compliance with all policies, legislation and regulations affecting health and medical requirements.

Coordinate medical surveillance testing program including employee follow up contact

Manage and maintain the digital records software for medical surveillance in accordance with patient privacy requirements.

Follow up as required with workers regarding injury and illness incidents in collaboration with site physician assistants and Wellness manager

Support WSIB case management and collaborate with workers and management teams to develop return to work assessments and plans.

Develop and implement employee health education and promotion programs to promote healthy lifestyles

Collaborate with community health care partners and refer employees as required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Knowledge of provincial legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety Insurance Act;
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid;
• Previous experience in an industrial setting;
• Previous experience with medical surveillance and pre-employment medicals are considered an asset.

Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

YOUR WORK SCHEDULE:

• Schedule: 7/7 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine;
• Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.