Occupational Health Nurse - Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider in Nova Scotia is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to promote health and safety in the workplace. This full-time position emphasizes injury prevention and health education for employees. Required qualifications include a nursing degree and experience in occupational health. Competitive salary ranging from $45.93 to $54.97 per hour is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing preferably in a health care setting preferred.
• Certified in Occupational Health Nursing Canada (COHN C) preferred.
• Ongoing professional development and/or upgrading required.

Responsibilities

• Support health and safety in the workplace for employees.
• Conduct health screenings and provide health education.
• Advocate for health and safety in a safe work environment.

Skills

Knowledge of occupational injuries

Communication skills

Case management skills

Conflict resolution

Teaching programs development

Competencies in other languages (French)

Education

Post-secondary degree in Nursing

Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing

Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 208389
Location: Central Zone, Bethune Building - QEII
Department: PS CZ Health & Safety
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% ) x 1
NSGEU Nursing Position
Posting Closing Date: 29-Aug-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) supports a health, safety and wellness service within the zone; including prevention and management of occupational and non-occupational injuries/ illnesses. The main objective is to provide support to employees and managers to minimize the effects of work and non-work-related illness and injury and to promote a healthy lifestyle with the focus of enhancing existing levels of health, productivity and well-being.

The OHN uses current research and the nursing process to provide ethical, confidential nursing care to workers and worker groups within legal and professional parameters. Working in collaboration with the worker/worker group, employer, union, health professionals, and others, the OHN assists clients to achieve their health goals through informed, decision-making about health issues.

Working independently, as well as in collaboration with others, the OHN advocates for workers and worker groups to promote health and reduce risk and injury in a safe and healthy work environment.

The OHN is responsible for conducting pre-placement health screenings; providing health education and injury prevention strategies; providing health promotion programs such as the annual Influenza immunization campaign; conducting health surveillance programs; providing communicable disease follow up and education regarding prevention; providing blood & body fluid exposure follow up and education regarding prevention; providing expertise for ability case management; providing support to employees who are participating in the attendance support program; monitoring injury/illness trends; and program planning and policy development.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Post-secondary degree in Nursing.
• Two years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing preferably in a health care setting preferred
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
• Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health Nursing or in Public/Community Health Nursing or working towards completion of same preferred
• Certified in Occupational Health Nursing Canada (COHN C) preferred
• Knowledge of occupational injuries, illnesses and diseases
• Knowledge of NS Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations; WHMIS Regulations; Workers Compensation Act; Safer Needles in Healthcare Workplaces Act (2008) and Personal Information Protection and
• Electronic Documents Act (2015); Personal Health Information Act – NS (2013).
• Knowledge of infectious/communicable diseases and occupational management of same for exposure or illness in healthcare workers.
• Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to develop and provide teaching programs related to health promotion, disease prevention and injury prevention; teaching may be one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated case management skills and experience
• Ongoing professional development and/or upgrading is required
• Knowledge of Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and various community resources
• Experience performing delegated medical acts/shared competencies and administering medications/immunizations as required
• Information systems - ability to work within Microsoft Office suite
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Please Note:educational support in obtaining an OHN certificate course may be supported with a return of service agreement.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Travel to various sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

$45.93 - $54.97 Hourly

$56.90 hourly with 25 years of nursing experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.