Occupational Health Nurse

Gerdau North America; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short & long-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement program

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for their Selkirk, MB facility. This permanent, full-time position involves providing healthcare services to employees and managing various health programs.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Occupational Health Nursing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a manufacturing setting. Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, and a tuition reimbursement program are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Occupational Health Nursing experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Emergency response experience preferred.
• Willingness to obtain necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer the Disability Management program.
• Manage the hearing conservation program and medical screenings.
• Promote preventative care initiatives.
• Provide on-site first aid treatment.
• Analyze incident report data with site leadership.

Skills

Occupational Health Nursing

Communication Skills

Emergency Response Experience

Ergonomic Experience

Strong Computer Skills

Education

BN, RN, LPN, or Occupational Health Nursing Certificate

Licensed Industrial Audiometric Technician (LIAT)

Job description

COME JOIN OUR TEAM.

We are currently looking for an Occupational Health Nurse at our Selkirk, MB facility.

Basic Function

Provide health care services to all employees and contractors at Gerdau's Manitoba Mill, Recycling and Bradley locations.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Health & Safety Manager, you are in daily contact with managers, supervisors, administrative staff, hourly employees, contractors, union representatives & safety captains regarding injuries, first aid treatment, annual hearing tests, wellness initiatives (including EAP), first aid kit supplies & Disability Management issues.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting and administering the Disability Management program including return to work coordination and WCB processes/reporting
• Managing the hearing conservation program and medical screenings
• Delivering health education and promoting preventative care initiatives
• Managing wellness programs (such as gym membership benefits program information, EAP referrals)
• Providing on-site first aid treatment to employees and contractors
• Review/analyze incident report data on a monthly/annual basis with site leadership and recommend corrective action to improve results
• Assist with other safety program activities as required

Qualifications

• BN, RN, LPN, or Occupational Health Nursing Certificate designation
• Licensed Industrial Audiometric Technician (LIAT) or willingness to obtain
• 3-5 years Occupational Health Nursing in a manufacturing setting is preferred
• Emergency response experience
• Ergonomic experience is a definite asset
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in maintaining reports and documentation
• Superior communication (written & verbal) interpersonal and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality

Additional Incentives

• This is a permanent full-time Monday to Friday position
• Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:
• Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability
• Basic life / accidental life insurance
• Defined contribution RRSP / RPP with company matching
• Employee Assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement program

Gerdau is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.