Employee Health and Safety Nurse

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Nursing is a self-regulated profession governed through the College. A nurse is responsible for practicing in accordance with the standards of the profession, and for keeping current and competent throughout his/her nursing career (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2009).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Nursing (BScN) required
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Certificate/Diploma from a recognized college in Occupational Health Nursing required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required
• Current CPR/AED certification, HCP level required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an Occupational Health Nurse, preferably in a hospital setting required
• Access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence required
• Meets all preplacement vaccination requirements required
• CNA Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN(C)) preferred

Skill, Ability and Experience:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Office 365 (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Demonstrated ability to use internet and other resources to conduct evidence-based research required
• Critical thinking and prioritization skills required
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communication effectively, both verbal and written required
• Demonstrated commitment to effective client service with the ability to articulate clear expectations and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment required
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and multi-task required
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems with evidence-based decision making practices and resolve conflicts in a timely and efficient manner required
• Demonstrated experience working with vaccination protocols required
• Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Human Rights Legislation required
• Experience in disability case management (occupational and non-occupational) required
• Experience working with OHA Guidelines preferred
• Experience completing Mantoux testing (2-step) preferred
• Experience working with Parklane preferred
• N95 Respirator Fit Testing experience and certificate preferred
• Experience developing Health & Safety policies an asset

Principal Duties:

• Conduct pre-placement health assessments for new employees, professional staff, volunteers and students; identify health concerns requiring accommodation, provide health teaching, conduct respirator fit tests for new hires, offer screening/testing/vaccination as per established protocols
• Maintain individual health records for all employees as required by legislation and hospital policies, ensuring high quality documentation is completed in a timely manner
• Monitor and administer vaccination programs, communicable disease surveillance protocols
• Provide first aid and health teaching to employees for minor illnesses and injuries
• Participate in the planning of the flu vaccination program with hospital staff and volunteers; collect compliance statistics
• Maintains and ensures medical directives are updated appropriately
• Coordinates and leads surveillance and exposure protocols
• Provide coverage for Disability Claims Coordinator and Safety & Incident Prevention Officer
• Provide coverage for Manager, Occupational Health Services, as requested
• Develops policies and procedures related to all aspects of Occupational Health & Safety
• Other duties as assigned

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