Occupational Health Support Nurse

Queensway Carleton Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,276 - 53,657; Part time

Job summary

Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa is seeking an Occupational Health Support Nurse to deliver quality occupational health services as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include operating a clinic, providing first aid, and conducting health assessments for new hires.

The ideal candidate will hold a College Diploma in Practical Nursing and be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with 3-5 years of RPN experience and knowledge of Canadian immunization standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years recent RPN experience with 1 year working in occupational health.
• Current BCLS required.
• Knowledge of Canadian Immunization Standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate a clinic with booked visits and walk-ins.
• Provide first aid and follow-up for workplace injuries.
• Conduct initial health assessments for new hires.

Skills

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Computer competency

Education

College Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario

College certificate in Occupational Health Nursing

Job description

Position: Occupational Health Support Nurse

Department: Occupational Health & Safety Services

Conditioncs: Part-time (approximately 53.25 bi-weekly hours)

Shifts: Days, 7.5-hour shifts (subject to change)

Wage Range: $32.14/hr (minimum) to $38.95/hr (maximum)

Closing Date: JUNE 8, 2026

About the Role

As a member of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHSS) Team the role of the OHSS Support Nurse at QCH is to deliver safe, quality, evidence-based support to the OHSS team and it’s mandate to provide on-site occupational health services to promote the health, wellness, and safety of individual workers and the workplace. Working as part of multidisciplinary, cohesive healthcare team to promote the wellbeing of workers, the Support Nurse maintains professional competence and is accountable for ongoing practice-relevant professional training and learning. The support nurse brings excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, communication, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates a clinic with booked visits and walk-ins
• Provide first aid and or follow-up in the event of employee injury at work
• Carries out employee accident and injury report follow up
• Conducts and monitors all initial health assessments (onboarding) and required immunization for new hires
• Provide support to the Occupational Health RN on exposure and outbreak management
• Provide support to the Occupational Health RN for medical surveillance programs as required
• Provide support for wellness and health promotion initiatives
• Accountable for scope of practice and knowledge of when to seek and collaborate with RN
• Communicates with stakeholders such as OHSS, Pharmacy, Communications, etc., to plan annual flu campaign
• Provides immunizations as required

Requirements

• College Diploma in Practical Nursing from a recognized program
• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum 3 to 5 years recent RPN experience with 1 year working in occupational health (work or educational related)
• Current BCLS
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out verbal and written instructions in the English language
• Ability to work effectively within the nursing and inter-professional team
• Demonstrated computer competency
• Adheres to all College of Nurses Professional Standards and Guidelines
• Knowledge of Professional Guidelines and Standards of Practice: Canadian Immunization Standards and vaccine schedules
• College of Nurses Professional Standards and Guidelines
• Personal Health Information Protection Act
• Consent to Treatment Act
• Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations
• Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and Ministry of Labour guidelines

Preferred

• College certificate in Occupational Health Nursing or a university diploma in Occupational Health Nursing

This posting is for a casual position, where there are no minimum guarantee of hours. Artificial Intelligence will not be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.